Petalouda (πεταλούδα) empty laid over a turquoise scarf

laid over a turquoise scarf and adorned with marigold beads

Last summer I bought this bouquet at a Farmer's Market

she holds a magnificent red heart suspended on a string

This is an 18 x 24 inch Gouache painting on cold press paper

Colorful impressionistic painting of the sun shinning on the water through water plants in the marsh

Petalouda (πεταλούδα) empty laid over a turquoise scarfPetalouda () 2023 is an acrylic pour composition based on the the Greek word for butterfly. It is associated with the Psyche who was a Greek goddess of the soul. The pattern on the painting is reminiscent of butterfly wings. The painting is meant to be an invitation to contemplate the nature of transformation.