THE MORNING AFTER Abstract wildlife "Flame Dancer" was inspired by

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

reminding me that together

joy can find its way in

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

Painted in teal

THE MORNING AFTER Abstract wildlife "Flame Dancer" was inspired by24" 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,