Go Your Own Way
Everyone said, “Follow me”.
It was expected, and for a while, she did what she was told. This was not the path she wanted to
take. She did not want to fly in
conformity with all the others. There
were mysteries to be solved and adventures to be had. And then it happened, like a dream that
whispered her name in the middle of the night.
She noticed that not only were her own wings beautiful, but they were
strong. They were not like everyone
else’s. A still small voice inside of
her nudged her to try out her own unique and beautiful wings. That voice told her it was a good thing to go
her own way. So she did. And she never looked back.
This piece began with fabric from a vintage napkin. I loved this photo that I had taken of a tree
in Oregon and decided to embed it in the piece.
I also added bits of paper and paint.
At the last minute, I decided I wanted to add the symbolism of the
butterflies. Of course, one of the
butterflies just would not conform and line up with the others! Perfectly imperfect. A layer of dreamy encaustic wax finished this
piece.
This piece is sold, but commissions are welcome. Feel free to contact me at saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.
