"Buttercup" Mixed Media and symbolic endurance—celebrating bog cotton

and symbolic endurance—celebrating bog cotton and its wild landscapes

many women were wrongly accused of being witches and faced harsh punishment

heather is believed to open portals to the fairy realm

One interesting aspect of buttercups in Irish culture is their connection to an old superstition: if you hold a buttercup under someone's chin and it reflects a yellow glow

"Buttercup" Mixed Media and symbolic endurance—celebrating bog cottonIn Ireland, buttercup flowers are often associated with traditional folklore and rural charm. One interesting aspect of buttercups in Irish culture is their connection to an old superstition: if you hold a buttercup under someone's chin and it reflects a yellow glow, it is believed that they like butter. This playful tradition reflects the buttercup's bright, cheerful appearance and its role in everyday Irish life Acrylics on 5in x 7in on canvas