Adea Danielle
In Her Head captures the weight of overthinking—that feeling when your head is trapped in a fishbowl while your thoughts spiral around you like fish in a tight circle. I created this piece during a period of deep questioning in my life. By wrapping that inner chaos in soft, vibrant colors, I wanted to find beauty within the spiral and soften the noise happening all at once.
She’s So Fish Series — Original Painting
Acrylic on canvas. This is a one-of-a-kind original. Once sold, it will not be reproduced.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24” x 36” x 0.5”
Year: 2025
All sales final.
Named in loving memory of a dear childhood friend, Mimi was created shortly after her passing. Painting became a space to honor her, revisit our happiest moments, and transform grief into something meaningful. This piece is a quiet tribute to a bond that will always remain.
Museum-quality poster on thick matte paper, printed on demand with water-based inks.
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Feeling Blue
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In her thoughts
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On break
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Original
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Surreal
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Reflections
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Profile
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Mimi
Picture of my grandmother in loving memory
My grandmother taught me to paint before I could tie my shoes. This is where my art began.
My passion for art began at the age of five, when my grandmother, Marie a respected Montreal artist, introduced me to painting. We spent countless hours creating together, and she taught me the techniques and foundations that continue to shape my work today. Growing up, art became my refuge. While navigating gender dysphoria and bullying, painting gave me a place to escape, express myself, and find peace. I was always drawn to femininity, which naturally led me to focus on female portraiture. Over the years, I explored different styles and mediums, from acrylics to oils, refining my craft through constant experimentation. Every series has brought me closer to the artistic voice I have today, creating the work I am most passionate about!
About
My work explores identity, femininity, transformation, and the relationship between the physical body and the inner self. Through portraiture and symbolic imagery, I examine how identity is perceived, concealed, and ultimately reclaimed. Drawing from both personal experience and broader themes of self-discovery, my paintings invite viewers to look beyond appearance and question the ways we define beauty, authenticity, and belonging. Each series serves as a different chapter in this ongoing exploration while remaining rooted in emotion, vulnerability, and empowerment.
The She’s So Fish series is inspired by the aura of trans femininity and explores identity, perception, and selfhood through the recurring image of the siren. The fish obscuring each subject’s eyes carries multiple layers of meaning.
For many transgender women, The Little Mermaid holds a special significance. As children, many of us were drawn to Ariel long before we understood why. Existing between two worlds and without the physical characteristics we associated with gender, she became a subconscious symbol of transformation and belonging.
The hidden eyes reference the saying, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” By concealing them, the series reflects the disconnect between outward appearance and inner truth. Before transition, many trans people are perceived primarily through their physical body, while their authentic identity remains unseen. These works invite the viewer to look beyond appearance and recognize the soul beneath it.