America's 250: Independence Bouquet

‘Independence Bouquet’ with its red (Garden Spray Rose) white (Cornflower) and blue (Privet berries) theme celebrates the natural beauty of America for its 250th anniversary.

Hand-illustrated by Connecticut artist Kerstin Rao, this bouquet of patriotic colors, with tangled stems and protective thorns, is a metaphor: we are stronger, more interesting, more complicated, and more resilient as a nation when we stand together.

This archival quality digital print of the original pen-and-colored-pencil drawing is a fine way to mark our country’s 250th anniversary.