when I find myself in the storms of life i go to the tree for shelter - meaning the tree of life, our divine feminine and mother, and sit at the base of Her trunk to partake of “the love of god”: our heavenly parents and savior.

in this latest tree of life series, i wanted to depict the tree of life as an espalier tree that looks more like a ladder climbing towards our divine redeemer & parents. espalier branches also look like they are “clinging to the rod.”

much like jacob's ladder in his vision, we can climb closer to Them as we make & keep covenants. the mosaic pieces of light represent the truth & intelligence coming down to us.

the fruit and flowers were chosen for the tree because they are all symbols of peace (figs, white poppy, apple blossom, cosmo, & lotus). they are the fruits of peace received from “waiting upon the Lord”.

the dove also represents peace and the holy spirit. the gold wrapping around the tree is a reminder of god's great power in our lives and our divinity that can be remembered and realized as we seek Their truth & knowledge and constantly move upwards towards Them.

** original oil paintings are created in my midway utah studio. each piece is created with so much oil paint, using her brushes and palette knives. candy colored oil paint covered in varnish to protect each piece.

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along our life journey there are times to mourn, times to rest, times to celebrate and times to reflect. As we reflect, we can memorialize those special times with those we love most. these are the memories and loved ones who help us through the most challenging of obstacles.

the sweet treats in the painting: macarons, jerusalem almonds and petit four remind us to savor and look for the precious priceless moments in the everyday, for they will sustain us and allow us to find joy despite hardship.

the song title was chosen as it tells a story of two people who meet by chance and share beautiful moments together.

the flamingo symbolizes grace & balance, the duck: good luck & happiness, the warbler: endurance and hope, and the black swan: loyalty and the soul. wisteria represent hospitality & devotion, gardenias: peace & calm, and dahlias: kindness & grace. 

** original oil paintings are created in my midway utah studio. each piece is created with so much oil paint, using her brushes and palette knives. candy colored oil paint covered in varnish to protect each piece.

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at times we find ourselves in the darkest of times – cultivating friendships and surrounding ourselves with those that uplift, inspire and support us on our journey will help us through those difficult moments.

in this piece, the roseate spoonbill invites us to care for each other as we overcome obstacles, the scarlet ibis reminds us to use wisdom and discernment. the white orchids and eucalyptus leaves were chosen as they symbolize purification and the coneflower represents resilience.

** original oil paintings are created in my midway utah studio. each piece is created with so much oil paint, using her brushes and palette knives. candy colored oil paint covered in varnish to protect each piece.

to receive studio goodness & info here's my email list.

for commission, info click here.

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