By Heather McKinnon

This petite butterfly represents a celebration,
with fireworks, pinwheels and confetti. It is a
whimsical piece that might remind you of the
circus, the fair or the carnival at the boardwalk.
The finished piece reminds me of a fireworks
show.

This piece is painted with acrylic paints,
including metallic and glitter paints. I was very
happy to have the dome-shaped base which
lends itself to painting mandalas. It is painted
intuitively and the finished piece is always a
surprise. I never use grids, lines or patterns.

I hope that it delights the eye, lifts the spirit and reminds us that we might want to celebrate this life while we are still here.

"I am a 26 year resident of Colorado and I have been married to my Husband, Brian, for 24 years. We raised our two amazing children in the 'burbs of Broomfield. It was only after moving to our retirement home in Canon City that I discovered I had an inner artist.
I am a Mandala Artist. I paint with acrylic paints, including metallic, pearl and glitter paints. I usually paint on canvas and wooden boards but I also paint on stone, wood, ceramics, fabrics and more!
I love the idea of Wabi-Sabi, of finding beauty in imperfection, of revering authenticity above all. I paint entirely free-hand with no forethought of pattern or design. My paintings tend to be surprising even as I paint them. I like to think of them as a download of sacred geometry from the universe!
My paintings are created with a clear intention to delight the eye and lift the spirit, they represent my devotion to God and to humanity.
I am a very new artist and I have only begun to spread my wings!"