Roots Run Deep (Heirloom) - Original Painting
Original gouache painting on 300g/m2 - 140 lb Arches cold-pressed 100% cotton watercolor paper.
Size : 5 × 7 in. including white borders (actual painting is 3 1/8 × 4 5/8 in.)
Signed by hand on the bottom right corner and stamped in the back (upper left corner) to certify as original artwork.
Painting will be sprayed with a protective fixative before shipping to ensure durability.
Original gouache painting on 300g/m2 - 140 lb Arches cold-pressed 100% cotton watercolor paper.
Size : 5 × 7 in. including white borders (actual painting is 3 1/8 × 4 5/8 in.)
Signed by hand on the bottom right corner and stamped in the back (upper left corner) to certify as original artwork.
Painting will be sprayed with a protective fixative before shipping to ensure durability.
Original gouache painting on 300g/m2 - 140 lb Arches cold-pressed 100% cotton watercolor paper.
Size : 5 × 7 in. including white borders (actual painting is 3 1/8 × 4 5/8 in.)
Signed by hand on the bottom right corner and stamped in the back (upper left corner) to certify as original artwork.
Painting will be sprayed with a protective fixative before shipping to ensure durability.
About that painting…
Heirloom tomatoes represent a form of heritage that is passed down over time. These unique varieties of tomatoes have been cultivated and preserved through careful selection, often by small farmers or gardeners who value their distinct flavors, colors, and resilience. They are not bred for uniformity or mass production like their commercial counterparts; instead, they reflect the diversity, complexity, and history of agricultural practices across different regions.
The analogy between heirloom tomatoes and the heritage we receive from the past is rich and multifaceted. They carry the genetic legacy of generations of careful cultivation, our cultural and familial heritage holds the wisdom, experiences, and values of those who came before us. Heirlooms, whether plants or traditions, are preserved because they have qualities worth saving—uniqueness, flavor, beauty, or a story that cannot be replicated.
In a rapidly changing world, the heirloom tomato becomes a symbol of resilience and continuity. It teaches us the importance of preserving diversity, not just in agriculture but also in culture, language, and tradition. It reminds us that the past has much to offer, that the flavors of history, much like those of an heirloom tomato, are complex and layered—worth savoring, protecting, and passing on.
