Measures 151 x 101cm

The Collective Butterfly

An artwork born from connection, creativity and community.

Recently, at Affordable Art Fair at Carriageworks, I invited visitors to become part of something a little different at my stand — a collaborative artwork where everyone was encouraged to step up and make their mark on a shared canvas.

We talked about creativity, letting go of perfection and the freedom that comes from simply having a go. No rules, no expectations, no worrying about getting it right. Just picking up a brush, making a mark and enjoying the moment.

The painting started out as one of drawings of swans and cowgirl boots - What unfolded was truly special. So many people came together, leaving their colours, shapes and spontaneous marks on the canvas. There was laughter, conversation, stories shared, connections made and so much love and freedom in that space.

I took the canvas back to my studio, where I transformed all those beautiful, spontaneous marks into one of my signature butterfly paintings.

And so, The Collective Butterflywas born.

This painting is more than just an artwork. It holds the energy of many hands, many stories and many moments of connection. Every mark represents someone who stopped, participated and became part of something bigger than themselves.

To everyone who contributed at Carriageworks, I want to say thank you. As a little gift, I'd love to send you a complimentary downloadable print of the finished painting. Simply email me and I'll send you a digital copy that you can print up to A3 size.

The original is here available for purchase. It is a large, one-of-a-kind painting, and it carries with it the marks and contributions of so many beautiful people.

The Collective Butterfly is a reminder that when we come together, we create something greater than ourselves. That humanity can hold hope, stories, kindness and connection — and that sometimes the most beautiful things happen when we simply let go and make a mark.