Floral Expression | Sue (Suhad) Turayhi

• October Flower- Mrigold & Cosmos

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". October brings marigold and cosmos. The marigold’s ruffled petals inspired the dancing line that moves around the flower, echoing its rhythm and movement. Cosmos carries the symbolism of har…

• Trilliums-Balance in Bloom - Oil 18x24

  Oil, Canvas, 24" x 30" x 2". I painted The Trillium -Balance in Bloom — a tribute to the trillium flower’s quiet strength and spiritual symbolism. Nestled on the forest floor, its three petals represent balance, healing…

• Sept Flower Series -Aster & Morning Glories

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". September — A Season Between September arrives quietly, carrying the feeling of a season changing. The asters bring their gentle purple, the morning glory adds its fleeting beauty, and the w…

• Gladiolus August 's Birth month

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". August carries the warmth of the sun and the quiet promise of transformation. This painting began with three simple symbols: a triangle, a circle, and a line. The triangle represents the fir…

• Rose & Honeysuckle for June

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". Created in honor of those born in June, this painting reflects the Gemini spirit—light-filled, curious, expressive, and always in motion. June arrives softly, carried by roses and honeysuckl…

• Larkspur & Lotus For July

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". July’s painting taught me again to trust simplicity. Inspired by Paul Klee, I followed intuition, movement, and emotional response rather than realism. Water became emotion.Lotus became tran…

• Lilly of The Valley for May

  20" x 16" x 1". Lily of the Valley — my May flower. A bloom that carries purity, devotion, and a quiet inner strength.It reminds me of the Taurus spirit: grounded, loyal, steady, and deeply connected to beauty and the e…

• A daisy for April- loght back ground

  14" x 11" x 1". To those born in April,You carry the spirit of spring: quiet strength, gentle joy, and the courage to begin again. April is ruled by Aries—the sign of bold beginnings, fearless energy, and a heart that l…

• The Seed collector

  Oil, Canvas, 24" x 30" x 2". In this work, a luminous jasmine-like flower blooms at the heart of the canvas, its delicate petals reaching outward with quiet grace. Surrounding it, a large, curved leaf cradles an unseen…

• Whispers of the Forest

  Inspired by the poem “Whispers of the Forest” by Herme, this painting is a celebration of nature’s magic and the spiritual symphony of life. Four giant leaves rise gracefully from a veil of snowy mist, their presence gl…

• Forest Grace- oil 24x30

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 24" x 2". Each spring in Riverwoods, I observe the trillium’s quiet emergence, whether near home or on a forest hike. This modest, graceful flower inspires me with its subtle presence and symbolism of…

• Cathy Bouquet - Copy

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 2". Cathy gifted me a bouquet from her garden—soft Peony Pink and vibrant Chive Purple blooms. Their beauty inspired me to capture them on canvas before they faded. As the painting came to life,…

• The Pink flower

  14" x 10" x 2". Three flowers positioned closely together to represent unity. Vibrant pink and orange hues symbolize different aspects: pink for gratitude, admiration, and affection, and orange for enthusiasm, passion,…

• lotus-new Journey-fram

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". “Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination” Dwight D. Eisenhower. In this painting named “Lotus-New Journey”, the woman on the left side represents how we need to step as…

• Forever in Bloom

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 24" x 2". Long ago, I received a tulip—fragile, fleeting, yet unforgettable. I captured it in acrylic; a tender gesture preserved in time. But as I grew, so did my art. Drawn to the depth and emotion…

• The 3 Roses - 16"x24"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 24 x 18 x 2". This piece features baby pink roses, intended to evoke the soft sentiment of memories while speaking to themes of love, gratitude, and the joy of nurturing connections. In the language of…