Every summer, my sister shares monarch caterpillars with me, and my girls and I raise them together—feeding them milkweed, watching their chrysalises form, and witnessing that moment of transformation. Even though I’ve seen it before, it never loses its magic. There’s something sacred about watching something so ordinary become something so extraordinary. It reminds me that magic isn’t make-believe—it’s right here, woven into the world around us.
Danaus plexippus. Native to North America; known for its vivid orange-and-black wings and incredible migration across thousands of miles each year.
About the Golden Halo Collection:
Each miniature painting celebrates light, resilience, and the quiet wonder found in nature’s details. Watercolor, gold ink, and acrylic medium combine to form delicate studies of flora and fauna—butterflies, moths, and wildflowers—that invite us to pause, notice, and be restored by nature’s beauty.
Born from a desire to slow down and reconnect, Golden Halo continues my exploration of stillness and renewal through the natural world. Every piece reflects my belief that beauty can be found in even the smallest subjects—each framed by a radiant circle of gold, symbolizing the light that endures within and around us.
Details:
Medium: Watercolor and gold ink on paper, coated with acrylic medium
