Artist: Rolinda Stotts
Title: Lemon Drop Day
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions: 18"h x 18"w
Bella Rotta, Italian for "Beautiful Broken," is made with special mediums. Rolinda makes her own canvas and wooden panel frame. They come together to form a "crust", a very important part of each Bella Rotta. She uses artist oil paints to make the painting come alive. Each painting is protected with an oil based product.
"As the saguaro blossoms burst open under the warmth of the sun, I’m instantly reminded of popping a Lemon Drop candy into my mouth—sweet and sour dancing together in a joyful tickle across the taste buds. Lemon Drop Day celebrates that delicious burst of life—bright, surprising, and unstoppable.Years ago, I was on a mission to craft the perfect lemon cookie—one that could rival my famous lemon bars. When I told a friend about my baking adventure, she asked, “Have you ever tried using Lemon Drop candies?” Just hearing the name transported me back to childhood—back to the shock and delight of that first zesty bite. Saguaro blossoms are just like that—sudden, joyful, and vibrant, exploding into bloom amidst a forest of spines. And to make the whole painting sing? A shimmering copper foil background that catches the light like desert sun on cactus skin. Lemon Drop Day is a celebration of contrasts—soft and bold, sweet and tart, wild and beautiful. It’s a smile for your heart, wrapped in surprise." Rolinda
"Lemon Drop Day" depicts a vibrant painting of a blooming cactus. The cactus is portrayed with rich textures, showcasing its green body adorned with white spines. Beautiful white flowers with orange centers emerge atop the cactus, set against a textured, copper-colored background. The composition highlights the contrast between the delicate flowers and the rugged cactus, creating an engaging visual effect.