Lot #11: Original Louise Jackson Floral Watercolor

21" x 29" Original Louise Jackson Floral Watercolor – Professionally Framed with Regional Provenance Item Overview Artist: Louise Jackson (American, 1941–2022) — Hand-Signed Medium: Original Watercolor on Fine Art Paper Framed Dimensions: 21" W x 29" H Condition: Excellent, pristine vintage condition; colors remain bright and vibrant Backing: Professionally sealed, dust-covered, and wired for immediate hanging About the Artist: Louise Jackson Louise Jackson was an internationally recognized master watercolorist, author, and beloved art instructor. Renowned for her signature "wet-on-wet" watercolor technique, she specialized in capturing the luminous, delicate nature of floral blooms. Over a career spanning several decades, her instructional books and videos influenced thousands of painters across North America. Her artistic contributions were recognized at the highest levels, culminating in her work being exhibited at the prestigious Smithsonian Museum. Original paintings by Jackson are highly sought after by collectors of traditional American and Canadian decorative floral art. Artwork Description This impressive 21" x 29" framed piece showcases Jackson's mastery over the unpredictable watercolor medium. The composition features a striking cluster of soft, stylized hibiscus-style blossoms. Utilizing her celebrated fluid blending techniques, she contrasts rich violet and delicate pink petals against a dreamy, layered background of deep blues and muted green foliage. The painting is presented in its original, professional gallery presentation: Matting: Clean, archival-grade double matting that adds elegant depth. Framing: Housed under protective glass in a premium, classic muted wooden frame that seamlessly blends with both modern and traditional home decor. Signatures & Markings: Legibly hand-signed "Louise Jackson" by the artist in the bottom-right quadrant of the painted surface Fascinating Provenance (Local History) Adding immense sentimental value and a verifiable trail of ownership, the reverse side of the frame features a securely attached, handwritten note from a previous owner. The note establishes that the artist spent time teaching in the Mississauga/Greater Toronto Area, where she personally instructed the owner's mother in watercolor painting. The back remains fully intact and sealed with sturdy professional D-ring hanging hardware. Pickup category timeslot {A}