Title: Springtime

        Pot's location: Fountain Square. Later it will move to the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM).

(Joseph Fuqua II photo) | ZOOM |

        Artist: Holly Schapker of Hyde Park whose studio is in a 140-year-old Over-the-Rhine building renovated by her and her husband. The oil painter, whose work is sold exclusively through Closson's, specializes in florals and landscapes.

        Explanation: “Jackie Reau of the Cincinnati Art Museum asked if I'd be interested in painting a pot for the museum, so I had my sponsor before my design. I wanted to use one of the many world-renowned paintings in the Cincinnati Art Museum collection ... and since the museum is building a new wing to display local artists' work, I thought it would be a good idea to paint a pot dedicated to one of my favorite local artists, John Henry Twachtman (1853-1902). One of his most famous paintings, “Springtime,” is in the museum. It seemed perfect for the Flower Power project.”

        Who planted it: Julie Weinel, horticulture manager for the Cincinnati Horticultural Society. She chose million bells “Cherry,” Argyranthemum “Primrose Petite,” licorice, zinnias “Profusion” and celosia — plants that will stand up to full-sun conditions at the CAM.

        Sponsor: CAM's Women's Committee.

        Artist-decorated and professionally planted flower pots and planters, part of “Cincinnati Blooms,” will be in downtown Cincinnati, Newport and Covington through September. Information at Cincinnati.Com.

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