Shadow Bloom | Original Original Chrysanthemum Graphite Drawing
Shadow Bloom is an original graphite drawing that explores quiet elegance through contrast, stillness, and light emerging from shadow.
A single chrysanthemum unfolds in soft shades of black and grey against a deep dark background. The absence of color draws attention to form, texture, and delicate detail, allowing the flower to emerge slowly from the darkness.
The strong contrast creates both intimacy and presence—celebrating beauty through simplicity, patience, and restraint.
As a one-of-a-kind original, Shadow Bloom was created for collectors who appreciate subtle emotion and fine detail. It brings quiet elegance into any space — the kind of piece that rewards you every time you look at it.
Its monochrome palette allows it to complement both modern and classic interiors.
- Original graphite drawing (one of a kind)
- Artwork size: 8" × 6.5"
- Professionally framed in a 1.25" black wood frame (overall dimensions: 11" × 14")
- Ready to hang and enjoy immediately
- Hand-signed by the artist
- Includes a certificate of authenticity
Complimentary shipping is included on all original paintings. 🤍
Please allow 5–7 business days for your artwork to be carefully signed, varnished when appropriate, and prepared for shipment. Each painting is thoughtfully packed to ensure it arrives safely and beautifully.
Original paintings are shipped fully insured via a trusted courier. Once your order is processed, I'll personally be in touch to confirm shipment details and provide your tracking information.
Due to the one-of-a-kind nature of original artwork, all original paintings are final sale and not eligible for return. If you have any questions before purchasing, please don't hesitate to reach out at kris@krisartworks.com — I want you to feel completely confident in your decision.
Your painting arrives hand-signed and carefully wrapped in protective materials, with reinforced corners and secure boxing to prevent any movement during transit.
Each original includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity for provenance — a record of your painting's origin that travels with it always.
Every detail is handled with care so your artwork arrives ready to hang and enjoy.
Your artwork is packed with great care and attention to detail. In the rare event that your painting arrives damaged, please contact me within 48 hours of delivery with clear photos of both the artwork and packaging — I will work with you promptly to make it right.
It is deeply important to me that every collector feels supported throughout this process and receives their artwork in beautiful condition.
Questions? I'm always happy to help at kris@krisartworks.com.
Original art
Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind fine art, by artist Kris Horton.
Carefully Packaged
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Made in Texas
All art created by me in my South Texas studio.
Kris Horton - South TExas Artist
About me
I’m a South Texas artist whose work is rooted in place, presence, and connection. Inspired by the natural beauty of this region and shaped by my work as a Firefighter/Paramedic, my paintings reflect both the quiet and powerful moments that define life.
Each piece is created with intention and heart — designed not only to be seen, but to be lived with.
Collector Information
If this piece has sold or you’re envisioning something similar in a different size, color palette, or subject, I welcome commission inquiries. Each custom painting is created with care and collaboration to ensure it feels personal and meaningful.
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Choosing original art is personal. If you’d like guidance on size, placement, or whether this piece is the right fit for your space, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to offer thoughtful suggestions. Just contact me at kris@krisartworks.com
We commissioned Kris to paint an octopus with an anchor and asked her to put it on multiple canvases. She said “I’ve never done that before, let’s do it!” And boy did she knock it out of the park!! We are so proud of it and it’s a statement piece that everyone comments on when they come over. She was so easy to work with! We’ve purchased a few other pieces from her since because we just love her work.
I loved this project! When ya'll came to me with the idea of an octopus and anchor spread across multiple canvases, I had no idea exactly how I was going to pull it off—but I was definitely ready to try! 😂 I’m so glad you trusted me to run with it. Knowing it became a statement piece in your home that still gets people talking makes me so happy. And the fact that you’ve added more of my artwork to your home since means even more. Thank you for trusting me with that first crazy idea! ❤️
I was shocked and thrilled with how accurately Kris was able to capture the soul of my lil kitty, Baby. It’s unbelievable how well Kris is able to create eyes that make you feel like you’re seeing your pet’s actual eyes. Having worked with pet artists in the past, I didn’t think it was possible to do what Kris does. She’s an extremely talented artist with a rare and very special skill, bringing your pet to life on paper. Incredible!!!
Madeyline, hearing this means so much to me — thank you. Capturing that feeling in the eyes is always one of the most important parts for me, so knowing you felt Baby’s spirit and personality come through in a way that felt truly alive means everything. That connection is exactly what I hope to capture. I’m so grateful I could create this for you. ❤️
My husband had 3 Good Shepherd paintings commissioned for me and two good friends. This was such a special surprise. Kris, not only made 3 similar yet unique beautiful painting, she even wrapped them so special for us too. She accented the paintings with each of our favorite colors (pink, green and blue) So much thought and love went into these. The painting so not only beautiful, it’s has such a deep beautiful meaning. Yes it is a Good Shepherd, but I see it as almost a self portrait with my savior. The more I look at it, it just touches my heart more and grows in beauty. God definitely moved through her talented hands. I highly recommend Kris for all your custom pieces.
Schalan - This is so meaningful to read — thank you. It was truly special creating these pieces and putting those personal touches into each one. Hearing how deeply it speaks to you and what it represents means more than I can say. I’m incredibly grateful I could create this for you. ❤️
I can’t say enough about the talent behind this portrait. Kris captured Jake’s expression so perfectly—it goes beyond just a likeness and truly reflects who he was. The attention to detail, from his markings to the softness in his eyes, is remarkable. This piece means so much to our family and is something we will treasure for years to come.
Michelle, It means so much to create something this meaningful — thank you. I loved capturing those little details that made Jake who he was. I’m so glad it feels true to him and something your family can hold onto. ❤️
There’s something truly special about the way you captured Boone. It feels like we’re looking right into his eyes again. Thank you for creating something so lifelike and full of heart—we’ll treasure it forever.
Michelle, I’m so glad it feels like you’re looking right into his eyes again — that means so much. It was truly special to create something of Boone that you can treasure like that. ❤️
I knew Kris was an amazing artist before I consulted with her about creating a piece of art for my Mom in honor of our beloved Bailee that we had recently lost after 16 years.
She created a masterpiece of Bailee that far exceeded our expectations beyond what we ever thought possible.
When a piece of artwork can leave you speechless, take your breath away & make your loved one cry happy tears of joy, you know the artist has made their mark on the world.
Thank you Kris for your beautiful dedication to detail, delicate hand, love & passion that you put into your artwork. May God always Bless you.
Lauran - creating this piece of Bailee was truly special to me. Knowing what she meant to your family and being trusted to honor her in that way is something I don’t take lightly. Hearing how it impacted you and your mom means more than I can say. I’m incredibly grateful I could create this for you. ❤️
Beautiful artwork! We absolutely treasure the sketch she created of my late husband, Max—it means the world to us. We also love our painted fire helmet that she made. Kris is an incredibly talented artist!
Kris... It was an honor to create something of Max that you and your family can treasure. I’m so glad you love the helmet as well — it truly means a lot to me. I’m really grateful I could create these pieces for you. ❤️
I commissioned Kris for a rendition of a picture that was taken of me at my last fire with the San Antonio Fire Department. All I can say is WOW! Kris has great skills and knocked this out of the park.
Thanks Kris
Chuck, thank you — this means a lot coming from you. I’m really glad I got to do this for you and be part of capturing that moment. ❤️
You can always count on Kris to put all of her talent into her work; which is immense! She has such an eye and ability to transfer what is real with color, emotion, context; and parlay it onto her ‘canvas’ in a way that you won’t understand until you see her do it multiple times or with something personal. I’ve commissioned with others in the past but have stopped looking. I recommend her highly. Thanks again Kris☺️!!!!
Kris, thank you so much — this really means a lot to me. That level of trust and support, especially after your experience with other artists, is something I’m incredibly grateful for. It’s always an honor to create something meaningful for you.
I had Kris put together a painting for my wife and a few of her friends. I gave her an idea and I honestly thought I was gonna get something less than what I had in mind. I got something even greater. It’s like GOD used her hands while he did the painting.
Thank you so much for this — it truly means more than I can say. I’m so grateful you trusted me with something so meaningful, and hearing that it became even more than you imagined is everything to me. I’m incredibly honored. ❤️
This is my favorite thing. I love having Cody watching over us all the time. Being able to see him every day has help ease the grief I feel because he is no longer with us. Your incredible talent has given me such an amazing gift. Thank you!!
Christy — This truly means so much to me — thank you. I’m so grateful I could create something that lets Cody feel close and present with you every day. Hearing that it brings you comfort like that is exactly why I do this. ❤️
We met Kris and her husband Robert on our vacation in the Bahamas. We immediately clicked, learned a few fun facts about one another, and enjoyed a few days together. I knew they were both firefighters, and Kris is also an artist. When they left, Kris left flowers by our room with her business card. Immediately I stalked her artwork and fell in love. I’ve been looking for a piece to have commissioned by her ever since. And, I finally decided on our baby boy Miller man 🥰
The finished product is anything beyond what we could have ever imagined. The detail, the way he looks EXACTLY the same as his portrait.. I can’t even explain how much joy we get looking at it everyday. She truly captured every little detail, down to the bite marks on his favorite bone. I’m so happy to not only have met Kris, but to also have a custom piece with her talent of our best boy to cherish forever.
Becky, this made me smile so much — thank you. I still think about those days in the Bahamas and how easily we all connected. It means the world to me that you trusted me to create something of your sweet Miller man. Hearing how much joy it brings you every day is exactly what I hope for. I’m so grateful for you. ❤️
Kris painted a picture of our 2 Chocolate Labs, who both passed away during the last 12 months. She completely captured their loving eyes! It is gorgeous and I cried when I saw it. Thanks again Kris.
Mary, this truly means so much to me. I’m so honored I could create something special to remember them by. They were both such beautiful dogs, and I’m grateful I could capture a piece of their spirit. Thank you for your kind words — hearing that it moved you the way it did is exactly why I do this. ❤️
Kris put together a wonderful picture of my 2 dogs. I gave her 2 separate pictures and she turned them into 1. The expression in the dogs eyes are so much like them. My little dachshund has since passed way, but everything I look at this picture it feels as if she is still here. I cannot thank Kris enough for the beautiful artwork.
Brandi, thank you so much for sharing this — it truly means a lot to me. I’m so glad I could bring those two moments together into something that feels like them. It means so much to hear that it still brings you that sense of connection, especially with your dachshund. I’m truly honored I could create this for you. ❤️
A joyful addition to my other paintings. Thank you.
As often as I have enjoyed looking at cactus blooms and enjoyed their natural beauty, I never expected to love a painting of the cactus so much. Kris captured not only the beauty of God's creation, but the essence of the strength and resilience of this native Texas treasure. I absolutely love it, and will hang it with my other natural Texas blooms. Thank you, Kris, for such a lovely work of art.
Hi Diana, I love that you saw the strength and resilience in this piece, because that was such an important part of what I wanted to capture—not just the beauty of the bloom. There’s something so special about finding that kind of beauty growing among the thorns. I’m honored that it will hang alongside your other Texas blooms. Thank you for seeing so much in this painting. ❤️
My family surprised me with a portrait of me with my sweet girl Cora. Kris was the obvious choice as the artist to do the project as she had previously done a portrait of my husband in firefighter gear on scene. Other pet portraits that Kris-had done were so realistic that she was the one we knew we wanted to complete other special projects for our family.
Cindy, this means so much — thank you. Being trusted by your family more than once for such meaningful pieces is something I don’t take lightly. I’m so honored I could create this for you and your sweet Cora. ❤️
This is my favorite piece in my home. Kris has an amazing eye and hands.
This truly means so much — thank you. Knowing it’s your favorite piece in your home is the highest compliment I could receive. I’m so grateful it found its place with you. ❤️
I am very, very happy with my new painting. It truly is stunning. Not only is it "Texas," but it speaks volumes of realism. Thank you, Kris. As an added bonus, the packaging was very secure and prompt. Once again, thank you for sharing your talent and showing us some of God's splendor.