“NEW BEGINNINGS”
My newest collection
is dedicated to…
All the women out there who try to better themselves, who try to stand tall and confident in who they are, who struggle through the journey of becoming their best self but continue to never give up. Who continue to put their best foot forward believing that they will feel, be and ultimately become the woman they are born to be.
This is also dedicated to the men in my life who have shown me unwavering support despite their own hardships and challenges they were facing in life, their guidance, and truly made me feel that I was more than good enough and capable of pursuing my dreams.
The Full Story behind
NEW BEGINNINGS
is Coming Soon
“NEW WINGS”
Painting No. 1 of six-part series
When the spark to make a change was ignited by the softest moment in the face of vulnerability
THE ESSENCE:
The energy that embodied the start of the painting
I began waking up in the morning, grumpy, frustrated and disappointed with my life. Somewhere between COVID, chemotherapy treatments and becoming a motherhood I lost my fire. When I consulted a mentor about my “business” and I had never felt so lost expressing my passion for my creativity. It was like who I was as an artist and my passion couldn’t even flow out of me with the joy I normally felt. This in addition to being reminded of the importance of our health and family, I knew I needed a shift.
It was time. There was no waiting anymore.
This painting is meant to be fluid, intuitive, playful and provide the essence of what was around the butterfly because at the core, it was the energy of the Blue Morpho that needed to be the focus. It was meant to make us feel rather than see.
I needed a shift, a giant reminder of why I am creating in the first place…
THE SPARK:
The origin inspiration of the painting
I saw this Blue Morpho sitting and waiting, it was completely still. I was shocked, as usually these butterflies are flying everywhere and almost impossible to capture a brilliant photo.
But then I noticed something on the side, the wing was still unfolding as if the butterfly had recently emerged. It was the start of its new life in the world. I admired this creature and it took me back to thinking about when new life begins.
We all come into this world, vulnerable, innocent and pure, just like a new butterfly opening its wings
THE FIRE:
The flame that ignited the piece
I realized, that if I want to feel better it was up to me to make a change…
I began to realize that I was walking through life, scared, with this mentality of scarcity and lack, that I wasn’t good enough or I wasn’t capable of being the person I truly wanted to be.
I continued to feel like I had to prove myself… to everyone else. But that’s when I realized that was the main problem.
I needed to remember that my self-worth wasn’t something I had to prove. I just had to believe I am enough.
THE BURN:
The energy I had to let go of to embrace this painting
I had to completely face the problems that I had been dealing with my life head on. Stepping up to these emotions and putting a microscope on where I was at.
I began to realize that I had been holding on to the heaviness and weight of so many people around me, that I wasn’t able to look clearly at how to resolve my own narrative. I began seeking gratitude, working on relaxing my nervous system, reminding myself that this is a journey and it will take time.
This is where I share the importance of vulnerability and patience in this process.
“Growth is not linear, but I can choose to wake up
everyday thankful for what I have.”
Open Edition - 8” x 10” Premium Matte Art Prints
Open Edition 8” x 10” (Offered for a limited time)
These are printed on Premium Matte Paper in Danika's Studio
Limited Print of 5 - 11” x 14” Giclée Fine Art Prints
11” x 14” Limited Edition Fine Art Prints will be
Signed, Numbered, Stamped with a custom hand carved stamp made by the Artist herself and are Archival Grade Quality
Limited Print of 3 - 16” x 20” Giclée Fine Art Prints
16” x 20” Limited Edition Giclée Fine Art Prints will be
Signed, Numbered, Hand Embellished, Including Special letter to the Collector about the painting and are Archival Grade Quality
During the Soft Launch all of the 11” x 14” and 16” x 20” prints will be available for pre-order only.
Please see details on pre-order on April 11th.