INNOCENTS Female dancer painting and butterfly remind me that

and butterfly remind me that even on weary mornings

mirroring how courage and vulnerability coexist within us

“The Unlikely King” became less about the moose and more about that realization: that we don’t need to become something else to be powerful

and resilience meet to create beauty in motion

coffee in hand

INNOCENTS Female dancer painting and butterfly remind me that24" x 24" Mixed media oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas Innocents was inspired by watching my daughter find her own way. The blue bird resting beside her symbolizes readiness the moment before taking flight. Through soft textures and luminous tones, I explored how innocence evolves into quiet confidence, and how the first steps toward independence are often the most tender.