In a quiet corner of Meridian, Idaho, a hidden neighborhood bursts into bloom each spring, with plum trees blushing in every direction like a secret celebration. As I sat painting beneath one of these trees, surrounded by petals and light, something still felt unfinished—until a young girl in a pink dress appeared and gently leaned against the very tree I was capturing. In that instant, it was as if the Sugar Plum Fairies themselves had choreographed the scene. It became more than a painting—it became a memory stitched with wonder.

Product information:

• Ceramic

• Dishwasher / microwave safe

• 11oz: 3.8" (9.6 cm) tall, 3.2" (8.2 cm) diameter

• 15oz: 4.7" (11.9 cm) tall, 3.3" (8.5 cm) diameter

• 20oz: 4.3" (10.9 cm) tall, 3.7" (9.3 cm) diameter

© Elizabeth Van Tassel, 2025.

This piece may not be reproduced by any process without written permission from the artist.