Take Flight 2026 Auction

Medium - 30 inch butterfly 

Inspired by the Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, this piece represents power from within as depicted by the saguaro cacti and celebrates transformation through a display of fireworks. The poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail symbolizes authenticity, standing out, and using one’s unique traits to survive. As a community of desert dwellers, we can all acknowledge the resilience of the life that resides here. In uplifting those around us and using our individual strengths, we have the ability to create lasting change and impact the world around us. 

Tessa Nicole began painting for the first time in 2015 and has been working with palette knife since January of 2017. Beginning with oils & self-taught from the very beginning, Tessa has remained 100% original in all of their techniques, applications & styles. In July of 2020, Tessa officially developed the original style - Textured Pointillism. Tessa has incorporated their modern twist on the Post-Impressionist movement of Pointillism, giving it new life. With a passion for traveling, but an innate love for their home in Arizona, Tessa draws inspiration from places near, far, & only in the mind…

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