Butterfly & Flower

"Butterfly & Flower" painting was inspired by the COVID quarantine. During the time of isolation, Candice Alexander found herself searching for specimens at a bay in Mississippi.  This is an Eastern Swallowtail butterfly. She found the perfect pieces of wood to begin a series of insect and animal paintings on wood blocks. She carried the inspiration home and has since created more than 5 original pieces in the series.  The butterfly is a deep and powerful representation of life. They are believed to represent our souls as a symbol of resurrection. Many cultures believe that the butterfly represents endurance, change, hope and life.  When one crosses your path it is a sign that you should embrace all changes that are about to come into your life. They are a sign of happiness and blessings that will follow you in your future.  The metamorphosis or transformation that a butterfly undergoes is similar to the spiritual transformation we undergo as we breakthrough difficult situations in