Daphne tiny Framed to 14 x 14

Framed to 14 x 14 inches

insects and other animals encounter in a vibrant swirl of colors under her brush or sculpting tools

Dan’s influences include world mythologies

Daria Theodora is an artist and illustrator working from her cave outside Boston

Mixed Media on Canvas

Daphne tiny Framed to 14 x 14Oil, 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