INNOCENTS Female dancer painting Through vivid layers of oil

Through vivid layers of oil and mixed media

and resilience meet to create beauty in motion

and butterfly remind me that even on weary mornings

mirroring how courage and vulnerability coexist within us

INNOCENTS Female dancer painting Through vivid layers of oil24" 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.