Purple tulip soft pastel print in a white frame on a wood shelf with potted plants and afternoon shadows
Soft pastel painting of a purple tulip viewed from above, petals opened wide around yellow stamens and a dark center
Close-up of tulip print showing pale yellow pistil and golden stamens against a deep purple interior
Detail of purple tulip petals with soft ridges and folds in a pastel fine art print
Detail of tulip print showing curved yellow stamens and layered pink petals against green leaves
Tulip fine art print in wooden frame on white wall near sunlight window and brown chair
Framed tulip print on a wall above a wood console with a mushroom lamp and trailing plant
Tulip wall art in a light frame leaning on a wood floor beside a sofa and patterned rug
Purple tulip print in red frame over reddish counter with red vase plant and black lamp near window
Purple tulip print in a white frame leaning against a wall in a bright white room with a plant
Magenta tulip art in a black frame leaning against white shiplap beside a vase of dried stems
Tulip wall art in a light wood frame leaning on a wood counter in a bright kitchen with plants
Framed magenta tulip print on a warm yellow wall above a wood table with white flowers
Size chart of purple tulip fine art print ranging from 4x5 up to 16x20
Artist Melissa Tobia holding original pastel painting of a purple tulip
Purple tulip soft pastel print in a white frame on a wood shelf with potted plants and afternoon shadows
Soft pastel painting of a purple tulip viewed from above, petals opened wide around yellow stamens and a dark center
Close-up of tulip print showing pale yellow pistil and golden stamens against a deep purple interior
Detail of purple tulip petals with soft ridges and folds in a pastel fine art print
Detail of tulip print showing curved yellow stamens and layered pink petals against green leaves
Tulip fine art print in wooden frame on white wall near sunlight window and brown chair
Framed tulip print on a wall above a wood console with a mushroom lamp and trailing plant
Tulip wall art in a light frame leaning on a wood floor beside a sofa and patterned rug
Purple tulip print in red frame over reddish counter with red vase plant and black lamp near window
Purple tulip print in a white frame leaning against a wall in a bright white room with a plant
Magenta tulip art in a black frame leaning against white shiplap beside a vase of dried stems
Tulip wall art in a light wood frame leaning on a wood counter in a bright kitchen with plants
Framed magenta tulip print on a warm yellow wall above a wood table with white flowers
Size chart of purple tulip fine art print ranging from 4x5 up to 16x20
Artist Melissa Tobia holding original pastel painting of a purple tulip

"Landing Zone" Fine Art Print - Purple Tulip Pastel Painting

from $15.95

DESCRIPTION
When I chose this reference to paint, I was very happy. I had just found out I was going to be a mom in nine months. I called this pastel painting "Landing Zone", because the view felt like a bee coming in to land or should I say pollinate this beautiful purple tulip, who had everything opened up and waiting, much like me.

Then I was going through something so hard, it weighed heavily on me while I worked. I had been open the way the flower was open — waiting for the bee, waiting for my visitor. My visitor was replaced with grief. I let it all continue to show, just like the flower shows its stamens.

This painting is about complete and utter vulnerability.

Sometimes when we're going through something, we turn to the ones we think will understand and be there for us — and we're surprised by vacancy and emptiness instead. That's when you find out fast who is really there unconditionally and who disappears. Not everyone can handle complete vulnerability from another person. It makes them uncomfortable.

The grief I felt was not surprising. The silence afterward was.

I did get through it. The strength I mustered up mostly came internally.

Vulnerability and strength go hand in hand. We all experience it at one time or another. Even if your support system fades away — never hold it in.

PERFECT FOR
Bedroom and bold accent walls • Reading nooks and quiet corners • Maximalist and jewel-tone interiors • Botanical and floral art collections • A gift for someone going through something

MADE TO ORDER
Archival fine art giclée print of an original soft pastel painting, printed on 200gsm archival matte paper with a subtle watercolor texture. Each print includes a clean white border, sized to fit standard frames — no mat required.

Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.

SHIPPING
Please allow 1–2 weeks for production before shipping. Sold unframed. Colors may appear slightly different than on-screen due to monitor variation.

RETURNS & EXCHANGES
I except returns and exchanges for 30 days on originals and prints if you are not satisfied. Buyer incurs the cost of shipping in case of returns and exchanges. If your print arrives damaged or incorrect, contact me within 7 days with photos and I’ll replace it at no cost.

SIZES AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE IN FOUR SIZES

Paper sizes: 4"x5", 8"x10", 11"x14", 16x20"

Approximate image and border sizes:

• 4"x5"— 3.5"x4.5" image, ¼" white border on all sides

• 8"x10" — 7"x9" image, ½" white border on all sides

• 11"x14" — 10"x13" image, ½" white border on all sides

• 16"x20" — 14"x18" image, 1" white border on all sides

Looking for a different size? Other custom sizes are available upon request, including no-border/full-bleed versions — just send me a message.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This print is sold UNFRAMED.
Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.
Artist retains all COPYRIGHT. COPYRIGHT does NOT transfer with sale of piece.

Commissions are always welcome! Check out my website at www.melissatobiaart.com/commissions-01

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DESCRIPTION
When I chose this reference to paint, I was very happy. I had just found out I was going to be a mom in nine months. I called this pastel painting "Landing Zone", because the view felt like a bee coming in to land or should I say pollinate this beautiful purple tulip, who had everything opened up and waiting, much like me.

Then I was going through something so hard, it weighed heavily on me while I worked. I had been open the way the flower was open — waiting for the bee, waiting for my visitor. My visitor was replaced with grief. I let it all continue to show, just like the flower shows its stamens.

This painting is about complete and utter vulnerability.

Sometimes when we're going through something, we turn to the ones we think will understand and be there for us — and we're surprised by vacancy and emptiness instead. That's when you find out fast who is really there unconditionally and who disappears. Not everyone can handle complete vulnerability from another person. It makes them uncomfortable.

The grief I felt was not surprising. The silence afterward was.

I did get through it. The strength I mustered up mostly came internally.

Vulnerability and strength go hand in hand. We all experience it at one time or another. Even if your support system fades away — never hold it in.

PERFECT FOR
Bedroom and bold accent walls • Reading nooks and quiet corners • Maximalist and jewel-tone interiors • Botanical and floral art collections • A gift for someone going through something

MADE TO ORDER
Archival fine art giclée print of an original soft pastel painting, printed on 200gsm archival matte paper with a subtle watercolor texture. Each print includes a clean white border, sized to fit standard frames — no mat required.

Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.

SHIPPING
Please allow 1–2 weeks for production before shipping. Sold unframed. Colors may appear slightly different than on-screen due to monitor variation.

RETURNS & EXCHANGES
I except returns and exchanges for 30 days on originals and prints if you are not satisfied. Buyer incurs the cost of shipping in case of returns and exchanges. If your print arrives damaged or incorrect, contact me within 7 days with photos and I’ll replace it at no cost.

SIZES AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE IN FOUR SIZES

Paper sizes: 4"x5", 8"x10", 11"x14", 16x20"

Approximate image and border sizes:

• 4"x5"— 3.5"x4.5" image, ¼" white border on all sides

• 8"x10" — 7"x9" image, ½" white border on all sides

• 11"x14" — 10"x13" image, ½" white border on all sides

• 16"x20" — 14"x18" image, 1" white border on all sides

Looking for a different size? Other custom sizes are available upon request, including no-border/full-bleed versions — just send me a message.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This print is sold UNFRAMED.
Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.
Artist retains all COPYRIGHT. COPYRIGHT does NOT transfer with sale of piece.

Commissions are always welcome! Check out my website at www.melissatobiaart.com/commissions-01

Purple Tulip FIne Art print in wooden frame shown on off white wall

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  • No, all prints are sold unframed so you can choose framing that matches your space. Each print includes a white border sized for easy matting and framing.

  • Available sizes are listed above in the Sizes Available section for this specific print. Each print includes a white border sized for easy matting and framing, with border width varying slightly by paper size.

  • Because paper sizes have slightly different proportions, some cropping may occur to fit the image to your selected size. The full composition is preserved as closely as possible, but exact framing may vary slightly between sizes.

  • Monitors display color differently, so slight variation between what you see online and the printed piece is normal.

  • Standard ground shipping is free within the USA.

  • Prints are made to order — please allow 1-2 weeks for production before your piece ships.

  • I except returns and exchanges for 30 days on originals and prints if you are not satisfied. Buyer incurs the cost of shipping in case of returns and exchanges. If your print arrives damaged or incorrect, contact me within 7 days with photos and I’ll replace it at no cost.

    Please contact me regarding a damaged print or any return questions at support@melissatobiaart.com. 

  • If your order doesn't arrive within the estimated timeframe, contact us so we can open an inquiry with the carrier. If the parcel is confirmed lost, we'll send a replacement at no additional cost, or a refund if that piece is no longer available.

  • If a replacement isn't available for a damaged or lost item, a refund will be issued to your original payment method through Stripe, typically within 5-10 business days. Please note it may take additional time for your bank or credit card company to post the refund to your account.

  • Yes — commissions are always welcome. Visit the Commissions page for details.