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"First Sign of Spring" ORIGINAL by Janice Elizabeth Barber Francis
The Story
“First Sign of Spring” is a captivating original artwork by Janice Elizabeth Barber Francis, a remarkably prolific artist working within our community studio residency at The Douglas House in Brockton, MA. Janice possesses a brilliant, intuitive approach to her practice: she simply begins painting and often completes a finished piece within twenty minutes, effortlessly achieving exactly what she envisioned.
This particular painting was captured on a spring morning when we had fresh daffodils on display in the studio, which had been cut from the parking lot on the way into class that day. Painted in vibrant acrylics on a transparent, sealed 8x10” wood panel, the piece allows the raw, natural grain of the wood to shine through, creating a beautiful contrast with the bold floral bouquet.
The Details
Artist: Janice Elizabeth Barber Francis
Medium: Acrylic on transparent sealed wood panel
Dimensions:8×10”
Framing: This original artwork comes with complimentary custom framing, generously provided via the Frame Center in Hanover.
How Your Purchase Helps
70% of this sale goes directly to Janice, providing meaningful financial empowerment for her creative work. The remaining 30% is reinvested into Creative Pathways to cover shipping and operational logistics.
The Story
“First Sign of Spring” is a captivating original artwork by Janice Elizabeth Barber Francis, a remarkably prolific artist working within our community studio residency at The Douglas House in Brockton, MA. Janice possesses a brilliant, intuitive approach to her practice: she simply begins painting and often completes a finished piece within twenty minutes, effortlessly achieving exactly what she envisioned.
This particular painting was captured on a spring morning when we had fresh daffodils on display in the studio, which had been cut from the parking lot on the way into class that day. Painted in vibrant acrylics on a transparent, sealed 8x10” wood panel, the piece allows the raw, natural grain of the wood to shine through, creating a beautiful contrast with the bold floral bouquet.
The Details
Artist: Janice Elizabeth Barber Francis
Medium: Acrylic on transparent sealed wood panel
Dimensions:8×10”
Framing: This original artwork comes with complimentary custom framing, generously provided via the Frame Center in Hanover.
How Your Purchase Helps
70% of this sale goes directly to Janice, providing meaningful financial empowerment for her creative work. The remaining 30% is reinvested into Creative Pathways to cover shipping and operational logistics.

