91.5 w x 122 cm h oil on belgian linen
They wear their colours boldy.
With an air of confidence.
Elegant and beautiful.
Strong and resilient.
Both will endure in life.
They continue to transform.
Both will fly high , wild and free.
Wanderlust.
The Monarch butterfly is known for its strength and stamina
to make their annual journey over vast distances between the hemispheres.
The Milkweed flower fuels their passage for survival.
Despite these butterflies being so fine and delicate,
they withstand all the unknown elements in their path.
WANDERING MONARCH
FEARLESS FLIGHT
122 x 122 / oil on belgian linen
‘But what if I should fall . . . ? ’
‘But what if you should fly?’
she doubted.
her belief waned.
she imagined.
Imagined she had wings.
could she soar the open skies?
With Wild Thyme in her hand, she clutched BRAVERY + COURAGE .
The Aquilegia ‘Swan Violet + White ‘ , her resolve to SUCCEED.
Adorned with Pink Peonies, she is PROTECTED.
LE REINE
110 x 110 / oil on canvas
Kickass heels to confidently strut through life.
Champagne, because life is too short.
Strength and Courage
Nature to keep us grounded.
Kind Words or ourselves and others.
Rest and reservation of time.
Time to just sit and be still.
Throughout history, ornately decorated chairs symbolised power, authority and status.
In 17th century France, (Rococo period / Louis XV) the ‘Fauteuil a la Reine’ was a style of armchair designed for its adaptability. Less formal than other designs, it allowed the sitter to move within various spaces to find comfort and suitability. Yet it maintained an air of savior-faire, opulence and granduer.
Modern women are busier than ever, moving from one place to another. Wonder Women! However, reserving time , for our inner-Queen is just as important as accomplishing our long to-do lists.
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