Magnolia Seed Pod

I painted this painting as a gift to my wife several years ago.  Every time we would go for a walk and pass by a Magnolia tree my wife would want to stop and look for and collect a seed pod.  Often I would have to pick the perfect one out of a tree.  I was getting tired of all the seed pods lying around the house.  So, I thought of the perfect solution.  I would paint a picture of one of my wife's favorite things and eliminate the pod hunting and gathering.  Not one of my favorites, but my wife greatly appreciated it.