:: Chaenomeles ::

Inspired by the flowering quince shrub, Chaenomeles embodies resilience and renewal. These early spring blooms rise from the quiet of winter, offering a soft promise of warmth, hope, and new beginnings.

Handcrafted in small batches, this limited-edition watercolor captures that spirit in a delicate peachy-pink hue with a subtle, radiant shimmer. The pigment moves gracefully on paper, layering light and softness in equal measure.

Like the fleeting blossoms it’s named for, Chaenomeles will not return once sold — a rare bloom preserved in color.

A half pan of artist-grade, lightfast watercolor. This watercolor paint has naturally beautiful granulation that can be layered from thick to thin. Each pan is hand-poured using exacting traditional recipes and techniques in our studio, with the highest quality earth pigments and a natural watercolor binding medium made from distilled water, honey, glycerine, and the sap of acacia trees.

Watercolors for Wildlife

Every Wildthorne watercolor, palette, or piece of jewelry directly funds the creation of solitary bee nests placed in wild and protected habitats across the Pacific Northwest. These nests provide critical refuge for native bees, which face increasing habitat loss.

Your purchase supports field conservation efforts, ecological stewardship, and the regeneration of pollinator-safe lands.

Handmade watercolors created in rhythm with the seasons. Inspired by and made for the wild.

subject to availability