Purpose is a 24 x 36 acrylic and mixed‑media work created through an evolving, intuitive process. It began as an angel — a figure meant to lend its wings to a friend who was struggling to find her purpose. You committed to painting over and over until the canvas told you it was finished, building the surface with light sculptural relief, composite materials, sands, blacklight pigments, and layers of hot and cold wax. Each pass added texture, depth, and intention.
During this process, the angel transformed. A crow emerged — reflecting a real encounter you experienced in Scotland in October 2025, where a crow left a ring in your ceremony bowl and later its right foot at your family’s ruins. That moment stayed with you, and the crow found its way into the work naturally, becoming the central figure.
In natural light, the painting reveals its subtle sculptural textures and layered strokes. Under blacklight, the eyes glow in vivid concentric rings, revealing a hidden dimension within the piece. Sealed in multiple layers for durability and depth, Purpose is a work about transformation, resilience, and deciding for yourself when something is complete.
