Hawthorn (May Print)Hawthorn (May Print) is a limited edition print illustrated by Derek Hess, symbolic of hope, protection, and the quiet strength found in endurance. This image is part of an ongoing, multi year series of Flower Of The Month drawings that can be found HERE, with limited edition prints released on the first of each month at derekhess. com. Often tied to protection of the heart, it carries meanings of guarded vulnerability, transformation, and the ability