A delicate blue butterfly rests on the canvas, its wings imperfect, slightly torn, yet poised in quiet grace. The vibrant blue isn’t from pigment but from tiny structures on its wings that catch and reflect the light, making it shimmer in ever-changing ways.

This painting is the fluttering start of my butterfly collection “Broken Wings Still Fly”. This particular piece kicks off said collection. “A quest of magnificence, the beauty of broken wings, a testament of vulnerability being breathtaking, of beaten wings that still fly” Reserving a spot in the spotlight for these symbols of freedom.   If you’d like to see more, I share parts of my process on Instagram — glimpses, inspiration and much more, into how each painting comes to life. You are welcome to follow along and watch the collection grow, piece by piece.