This is a very special piece to me, not only because I have loved lions since I was a child and my name means Beautiful Butterfly, but more importantly I had a vision of this image as it represents the season of life I find myself in.
In this season I find myself being challenged with a new level of growth, a new level of excellence, and a new level of transformation like never before. But one thing is for sure, change is not easy, sometimes it takes all of our strength. It leaves a feeling like we have given every last drop to the process. And not only may it be the case, but it is also the necessary ingredient to make the transformation complete. That is what the butterfly teaches us. Without the struggle in the cocoon...its wings will fail to develop and it will never properly mature, it will never be able to fly. Instead, the butterfly will fall to the ground crippled and that's where it will die. Never reaching its potential, it will never even know what it missed out on, how could it? It will only know struggle, despair, and the view from the ground. This is the price of failing to grow. You see it is the resistance of the cocoon that creates the environment for growth to strengthen the butterflies wings to properly develop.
While it all sounds beautiful, change can be scary, and growth extremely difficult. It takes courage to be honest with yourself and others, to acknowledge when we need to change. To lean into the process and to embrace the discomfort that lies ahead. But when we do...what comes about is nothing short of beautiful, nothing short of breathtaking....setting the stage for others to enjoy the beauty of a struggle they may never know.
If you find yourself facing the pain of growth and change...I pray you will find the strength and courage to brave the struggle and embrace the beauty that comes along with change...God has you, imagine His arms are the cocoon that surrounds you...trust His faithfulness...that He is bringing about a masterpiece in you...that looks more like Him. I love you and my heart and prayers are for you, to preserve, to succeed, and to know His love more deeply along this beautiful journey of life.
Standard Art Prints: Our standard art prints offer both beauty and affordability. Crafted with precision, these prints are produced in our studio using 4 colors on heavyweight 111 lb photo paper. They are a wonderful choice for those seeking a high-quality yet budget-friendly option.
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Printed in-house with 12 archival pigment inks, each canvas is hand-stretched onto premium 1.5" gallery-depth poplar wood bars in our Tempe, Arizona studio. Vanessa enhances the artwork with richly pigmented acrylic paints, textured highlights, and her original hand-applied signature. A professional UV-protective varnish is then applied to preserve the piece for years to come.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 170 reviews.
I absolutely love this art work . It has so much meaning . I just got the 2 I ordered and still need to frame them . I bought one for someone special to me This art piece is called “ Courage to Change”. So meaningful I love it ❤️Vanessa is a true inspiration with her art work 🙏❤️
Beautiful, paint. Very inspirational. Great details, and wonderful prophetic message. Because it has a character mark and at the same time is tender, kind, determined, it says so many. Thank you. God bless.
Is so beautiful and inspiring. The love of the Lord is seen through each painting. Definitely, I will buy again.
Vanessa’s art work is beyond breathtaking ! This is a temporary frame , I’m going to make a beautiful one to show the Amazing treasures in this piece ✝️ The colors are outstanding , if I look at it for a while it truly comes to LIFE!!! Merry Christmas 🙏🏻✝️
I’m sending this to a friend in Christ who says we all can be transformed from caterpillars to butterflies and be free. The strength of the lion of Judah and freedom coinside.
I purchased four prints to make a small gallery wall in my bedroom. The prints are of great quality and the colors are beautiful. They will be a lovely inspiration during my prayer time and bible study. You have an amazing talent. Thank you!
I put both of my prints in floating frames and they look great!
Vanessa’s art “speaks “ through the colors and depth of the life in her pictures. The emotions it stimulates are real. This picture demonstrates the strength of courage in change . It can be empowering when you relate this with the promises of God.
Even better than expected!!!
Hi Vanessa! My grandsons absolutely loved their pictures and the message that these beautiful paintings will bring to them the rest of their life! Thank you and God Bless You! Lynn Davis
So very beautiful. Like the Word of God, viewing these pictures on the walls is most encouraging. May the LORD God continue to bless Vanessa!
This piece of art has so much meaning to me! It is called, Courage to Change. I am currently getting help going through my healing journey from childhood trauma and this piece is a representation of what the Lord is doing in me through this difficult and painful process. This brings me peace and hope when I look at it. Thank you Vanessa!
Beautiful print of vanessa’s painting. It’s printed on high quality poster paper!
I love the painting they are beautiful thank you for painting them
This is the first art piece I look at when I come home, and it is so beautiful and powerful. This piece encourages me to push boundaries because I have a purpose within God's Kingdom. I must put off the old man and put on the new man. This comes with courage and true faith.
The majestic lion in the middle of the wall grouping, with all the vibrant colors in his mane, along with the blue butterfly tells me that when I have the "Courage to Change", I will continue to grow and learn new ways to change, as the dross is removed to reveal beauty like a beautiful butterfly!! I love all of Vanessa's paintings and that, I am able to purchase some through the clearance section. I also enjoy buying many beautiful prints to give as gifts for friends! Thank You!!!
Courage to Change spoke to me on so many levels. A great reminder that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
This shirt is beautiful and has such meaning to me
Hard to find a 12x12 frame...other than that...we love your art.....I am waiting for my 5th print and plan on ordering 2 more
Its beautiful!!
I love Vanessa's art! Some I keep and I bless others with prints as well.
Beautiful!
I ordered multiple prints to give to my children and grandchildren and sister. They arrived, with a beautiful note and glory to the King of Kings. May our Lord continue to bless you with inspiration and his truth. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Vanessa‘s paintings are so deep and anointed, they cause a lump in my throat every time I walk by one. In my home!
They were beautiful
Perfect as always from Vanessa!
This Print will be given by our Team to the Leader of the next Kairos Inside Prison Unit at Hilltop in Gatesville, Texas. There is a story behind this that relates to the leader. She was involved in a accident that involved being run over by a cow. She was in the hospital for a long time, and went through numerous surgeries on her face. Thus the title "Courage to Change " seems to apply. God brought her thru the trama and she like the butterfly is even more beautiful than ever!
The print is absolutely beautiful
The product itself is beautiful. When the package arrived, there was a soapy like substance all over the package. However, the artwork wasn’t damaged.
Loved it!
The other paintings i bought large ones, ( which are absolutely beautiful)but this one i bought a small 8 by 8 and framed it with a frame from World Market for my grown son. I’m glad his birthday isn’t until middle of September, because I LOVE it! I love my hand written note from Vanessa’s mom and the one from Vanessa on email! Thank you for your ministry of our Lord!
I will always. Purchase her prints
I chose this one because times have been so hard for myself and my teen daughter. We are both on different paths of following Jesus and for me this proves to me that I have the courage to change, do and get through anything with Jesus.
I haven't been able to hang the two prints I purchased from you yet. Im in the process of getting a divorce. We've been married 37 years and it took me completely by surprise. I will be moving in a few months and I can't wait to hang these where I can see them everyday. I love them both but the Courage to Change is special. Thank you
We are more than our mistakes. Allowed God to restore us and make us new through the renewing of our minds and not conforming to the patterns of this world.
I bought this print for my niece , who is disabled, to remind her she has the “ courage” to try to do things she may not think she can. She has caretakers who come into her house and everyone of them have noticed this print , asked where I got it and said it was beautiful, my niece has stated the print is a daily reminder to her that she does have the strength and courage to try new things , her body may not work well but her mind does- thank you- amazing how a picture can give a new perspective to someone’s life!
It was for my oldest daughter. And it has given her the courage to change her life around . Life has been tough on her and your picture you had painted is onited.
This was a gift for a dear friend and she loved it!
Thank you for the beautiful art! I have not hung them yet but when I do I will try to send a picture 🦋
Absolutely beautiful!!!