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Dried bull thistle flower head graphite drawing by Minnesota artist Kristin Maija Peterson — inspired by Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, south of Osceola, WI
dried bull thistle flower underside fine art print with white border
dried bull thistle flower underside limited edition certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by Kristin Maija Peterson
Dried bull thistle flower underside graphite drawing, matted, framed, hanging on concrete wall above simple eating area in rustic loft home
Dried bull thistle underside graphite drawing in high detail, contrast, matted, framed, hanging in rustic home setting

Basket

Price range: $125.00 through $285.00

DRIED PRAIRIE BULL THISTLE
Limited Edition Fine Art Print

Studio Story: This botanical graphite drawing was created for a unique exhibition, IN YOUR ELEMENT, organized and curated by The Natural Heritage Project. Artists selected for this exhibit received a GPS location to travel to and commit to at least one hour in the setting they were designated to observe. Afterward, artists were asked to create a work based on their observations, including research, and prepare a written statement about their experience and findings.

My GPS location took me to Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, south of Osceola, Wisconsin. This land is protected by a nonprofit organization led by the St. Croix Valley residents committed to protecting and preserving the incredible quality and diverse biomes of the Lower St. Croix uplands from overdevelopment and for future generations.

Because of its sandy, rocky soils and seed resources, the land has reverted, supporting many native species. We take care of the land, and the land takes care of us. Think what you will about bull thistles. Some argue they are invasive. Others love the big puffs of purple bloom that thistles produce.

Thistles feel they could be a symbol for reciprocity. In exchange for a place to grow, Bull Thistles are noteworthy for their high wildlife value, producing copious floral resources for pollinators, nourishing seeds for birds, like goldfinches, foliage for butterfly larvae, and fluffy down to line birds’ nests.

Prints are sold unframed. Please see the art print details below.

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Description

NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS
Nature often asks us to pause — even for a plant most people overlook or dismiss. Basket: Dried Bull Thistle captures the quiet architecture of a dried prairie thistle, its underside curling into the shape of a woven basket, a stillness that invites us to reconsider what invasive and beautiful can mean at once.

MUSEUM-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Each print is produced using museum-grade giclée printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, chosen to complement the fine detail and tonal range of the original graphite drawing. The signed, limited edition print features a subtle white border for easy handling and framing.

MADE TO BE CHERISHED
• Limited edition graphite drawing art print — exclusively produced in small quantities
• Available in Variable Sizes: 12 x 8, 18 x 12, 24 x 16, 30 x 20, with a 1-inch white border for easy handling and framing
• Premium archival matte paper — Hahnemühle Photo Rag
• Signed by the artist with her unique circle K signature for authentication
• Created for IN YOUR ELEMENT, an exhibition curated by The Natural Heritage Project, drawn on-site at Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy

PERFECT FOR:
• Enhancing serene spaces like living rooms, reading nooks, or studies
• Thoughtful gifts for prairie and native plant enthusiasts, conservationists, and art collectors
• Pairing with minimalist or natural wood frames for a gallery-style display

WHY PEOPLE LOVE Basket
Basket isn’t just a print — it’s a conversation starter about reciprocity between land and species. Grown from an hour of quiet observation on protected prairie land, it asks viewers to look twice at a plant often dismissed as a weed. Whether paired with other botanical studies or shown solo, its texture and structure reward a close look.

SHIPPING & QUALITY DETAILS
Your print is carefully and attentively created to order. Prints up to 11″ × 14″ are shipped flat with protective backing and a rigid mailer; larger sizes are rolled in quality tissue and shipped in a sturdy tube. Free U.S. shipping is included. Depending on your location, please anticipate 7-10 days for your print to arrive. As soon as your print is sent, you will receive a tracking number by email. Fine art prints are drop-shipped.

ORDERING / REFUND POLICY: More information about payment, ordering, shipping, and refunds is on our Shop FAQs page.

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Size

14x10in, 20x14in, 26x18in, 32x22in

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