Daphne tiny 5 x 15 x 18

5 x 15 x 18 in

Framed to 14 x 14 inches

Mixed Media on Canvas

“I try to represent all that is pure and innocent

sparking what would become his life’s passion

Daphne tiny 5 x 15 x 18Oil, acrylic, and metallic paint on panel 18 in. diameter 2024 The myth of Daphne and the laurel centers on Daphne, a free spirited nymph who values her independence and connection to nature. When pursued relentlessly by Apollo, Daphne feels a deep sense of desperation to escape his advances. In a moment of sheer panic and determination, she calls out to her father, the river god Peneus, for rescue. Responding to her plea, Peneus transforms Daphne