Under His Wings

I'm at my parents' this week for a follow-up appointment with the Lyme doctor, and I timed my visit with my Mom's redacted birthday - this is the piece I painted for her. I thought it would be special for her to have a Dina original, and I loved the reference photo I found - every time I see a swallowtail, it reminds me that my Mom is praying for me. They're so beautiful, and even more so for that thought. :)

This print is also available for pre-order, and I will be placing a print order this weekend, so if you'd like one reserved, please order below. Prints are $12 + s/h, and will be printed on beautiful textured paper. My other artwork is HERE if you'd like to take a peek! Remember the new Sparrow print and the lamb prints for Easter as well!

Under His Wings (pre-order)
5"x7" - $12.00 

Here are a couple of pictures I took as I worked - I'm working on Canva-Paper, which takes acrylic paint really well and can also be run through the printer. 

It's a fun challenge to work from background to foreground, and to see layers of paint come to life - there are always stages of painting that look terrible, but it takes just a few more strokes, a few pushes back and forth, and it seems to come together into something beautiful eventually. Sort of a life metaphor, maybe. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend!