The sakura or cherry blossom flower is a flower with many symbolic meanings​,​ including contradictory ones. It often symbolizes both life and death​,​ as its flowers have a short period where they bloom and signify renewal and new beginnings. This flower is a reminder of how precious life is. Capture the essence of a beautiful life lived by infusing the ashes of your pet into the delicate petals of the cherry blossom. Each painting is hand painted by me to order​,​ using the ashes of your pet. I start by tracing the outline of your chosen flower onto the 9” by 12” canvas paper​,​ and begin by mixing a small amount of your fur baby's ashes with each color of paint. Your beloved pet's ashes will be present in every aspect of the painting​,​ although not visible. The painting is then finished with a protective varnish​,​ to seal the ashes and the painting. Every painting will be slightly different​,​ with variations in color and texture. The price of each painting includes a prepaid ashes collection kit​,​ which will be sent to your address soon after your order is placed. The kit includes a small tin and a prepaid envelope to send the ashes back to my studio. If you have any questions​,​ please send me a message here on LoveCoda!