Rooted in my memories of rural Georgia, this series brings spring flowers and summer vacations, deer antlers left behind, and sibling snowball fights to life—images that remain with me even as childhood fades into the past. As the butterfly transforms in the cocoon, we all transform from child to adult, with only our memories preserving the essence of who we become.
Living and working in Georgia, I’m constantly inspired by the quiet beauty of my surroundings—the play of light, the changing seasons, and the natural world’s rhythm. That inspiration finds its way into my Abstract Butterfly series, where I explore transformation through shape, motion, and color.
This body of work reflects my deep interest in the creative process as a space for discovery and connection. The butterflies are not literal but abstract forms hinting at metamorphosis, movement, and freedom. Each painting invites the viewer to bring their own story, to interpret the shifting shapes and layered hues in a way that feels personal.
I want to share the playfulness and wonder I feel when I paint. I’m always seeking ways to open up a conversation—between the artwork, the viewer, and the space we create together.
Abstract Butterfly Series, 40×30″ each, oil on canvas
This work reflects spring as a season of renewal and return. The butterfly, assembled from organic forms, suggests transformation still unfolding. The offered bouquet points to renewal as an experience meant to be noticed, held, and shared.
This piece blends the joy of summer vacations and the mystery of ocean life with a story of personal transformation. Seashells form butterfly wings, red coral creates antennae, and a glittering fish leaps from deep waters to grasp a sand dollar—symbolizing resilience, emotional depth, and spiritual renewal. Created during a challenging time, this work speaks to the power of rising, reaching, and becoming.
Autumn takes flight in this abstract butterfly, a tapestry drawn from the forest surrounding my childhood home, where acorns and sweetgum balls once scattered beneath my feet. Antler antennae rise above wings of fallen leaves, signaling a season of return and becoming. These echoes of after-school wanderings—of deer, dusk, and changing seasons—speak to life’s perpetual reawakening, as childhood sheds its skin and gives way to adulthood.
Snow is a rare gift in Georgia, but when it falls, it brings out the joyful chaos of neighborhood snowball fights—and sometimes, collaboration leads to a snowman. This painting transforms familiar snowman elements—carrots, coal, sticks, and snow—into the abstract form of a butterfly. It’s a reflection on fleeting moments, imagination, and transformation. When the snow melts, I like to imagine the snowman’s spirit taking flight, rising into the sky like a memory on wings.
