Lavander Garden No.1 Contemporary Botanical Orginal Painting by Susan Havens

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Lavender Garden No. 1 is my contemporary interpretation of French lavender, a plant known for its long flowering season, distinctive … Read more Lavender Garden No. 1 is my contemporary interpretation of French lavender, a plant known for its long flowering season, distinctive flower heads, and unmistakable fragrance. I've always been drawn to the blooms' sculptural quality. Even from a distance, you recognize the plant immediately.
The planter is intentionally soft and undefined. It references a classical garden urn, but only as a suggestion. I wanted your eye to complete the form rather than define every edge.
Rather than creating a botanical illustration, I focused on the simple shapes that make French lavender so recognizable—the upright flower spikes crowned with their delicate, wing-like bracts. Reducing the plant to its essential forms gives the painting a clean, contemporary feel while preserving the character that makes lavender so familiar.

This painting is about the memory of a summer garden. It feels at home in a garden room, sunroom, or summer house, bringing a quiet reminder of warm afternoons and the scent of lavender.

Specifications
• Type: Original painting, one of one.
• Medium: Spray paint and ink on paper, unframed.
• Year: 2026
• Artist: Susan Havens
• Size: 18" × 24" (Art area 15" × 20" with white border)
• Color Palette: Shades of Green, Lavender, Soft Ivory, and White

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Artist Bio
Susan Havens is a New Orleans–based artist who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With over 27 years of experience as a graphic designer, art director, and creative director, her work reflects a refined understanding of composition, color, and visual storytelling.
Her artwork is held in private collections and has been placed in residences, private clubs, and hospitality environments by interior designers, as well as featured at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans. See less