During my winter visit to Santa Fe, I was captivated by a remarkable rose bush near my hotel entrance. Despite the harsh conditions and frigid climate, this rose bush persevered, with a single rose in bloom. The ground was covered in snow, and icicles hung from the edge of the roof, yet this bloom continued to thrive, displaying its strength and resilience. Over the course of a week, I watched in awe as the rose bloomed unfazed by the relentless winds and chilly temperatures. Its persistence and beauty served as a reminder to me to never give up in the face of adversity. Bundled up in layers to shield myself from the biting breeze, I couldn't help but admire the rose's strength and resilience. It reminded me to keep pushing forward and hold onto hope even when everything else seems to be working against us. This remarkable rose bush became a powerful symbol of perseverance and determination in the face of challenges.

Despite the odds stacked against it, this rose refused to let the weather dictate its fate, and its tenacity left me inspired to capture its beauty in an artwork. After I returned home, the memory of this rose stayed with me. And I let these thoughts guide me as I returned to my art studio. I was moved by the sheer beauty of this rose bush and the lessons it taught me as I digitally swirled the pixels from a snapshot of the rose that I took. This art serves as a witness to thriving against the odds and that beauty can flourish even in the toughest of times. Its strength and resilience urges me to keep pushing forward in life, no matter what challenges I may face.