The Lioness, an original acrylic painting by Marilyn Calleja, composed of hand-painted triangles featuring a yellow dandelion against a geometric grey and parchment background.

The Lioness

The name dandelion comes from the French dent-de-lion, meaning “lion’s tooth,” inspired by the jagged edges of its leaves. Often dismissed as a weed, the dandelion is remarkably resilient – pushing through pavement, thriving in poor soil, and returning year after year with bright, defiant blooms.

In The Lioness, the dandelion stands strong within a fractured landscape. Its vibrant yellow flower rises through cracked pavement – a quiet but powerful symbol of resilience, persistence, and the ability to flourish wherever life takes root.

Krista affectionately calls this paintingher "Goldfinch” – a nod to Donna Tartt’s novel The Goldfinch.

Limited Edition Fine Art Print

Full Bleed or white border
9” x 12” — $125

Professionally reproduced on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag®, a 100% cotton, 308 gsm archival fine art paper. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.

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