THE MORNING AFTER Abstract wildlife Painted in teal

Painted in teal

A recognition that presence

gathering the hopes and quiet wishes of every creature who believed in her magic

"Flame Dancer" was inspired by a mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance

THE MORNING AFTER Abstract wildlife Painted in teal24" x 24" Mixed media oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas "The Morning After" was inspired by one of those days when everything feels a little off until something small turns it around. I painted this piece after a morning that started in slow motion, coffee in hand, not quite ready to face the day. But life has a way of surprising us sometimes with laughter, sometimes with warmth. The bear, bee, and butterfly remind me that even on weary mornings,