Diana Budler Art
Branson West, oil painting artist, author & art classes
Announcing: New "Unusual Friends" children's book -Stories of Hope & Happiness - series 1: On The Farm - meet Flick & Flutter
I create paintings for animal pairs that explore the connections and personalities of animals who are the most unusual combinations of friends . My work blends careful observation with playful imaginative storytelling to help everyone see how we can and should be friends with everyone, no matter their color, the way they talk or look. Check my Portfolio to see more characters in the book, purchase originals or prints!
Purchase my book here, click contact above, with surprise inclusive print of one of the animal pairs!
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Thank you!
Whimsical Characters
Celestial Dreamfire
12" x 12" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$500
Long ago, when the stars were still learning how to shine, a young dragon wandered through the heavens collecting lost colors. He gathered turquoise from tropical seas, pink from sunsets, gold from sunlight, and lavender from twilight skies.
As he flew, the colors tangled in his mane and became ribbons of living light. Wherever he passed, joy followed. Flowers bloomed brighter, oceans sparkled deeper, and even the darkest night glowed with hope. To this day, if you see an especially beautiful sunrise, they say Celestial Dreamfire has just flown overhead, leaving a trail of wonder behind him
Keeper of the Cosmic Path
20" x 16" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$450
Each night, the dragon drifted between the stars, gathering lost wishes in its shimmering scales. The brighter the dreams it found from YOU, the more brilliantly its colors glowed across the heavens, leaving a trail of wonder for those who sill believed in magic, just like you believe. Since you believe in magic them your dreams will come true!
Wings of Joy
14" x 14" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$245
In a hidden garden where flowers bloomed, a tiny hummingbird carried something more precious than nectar. With every beat of its' wings, sparks of joy across the world were scattered into lonely hearts, weary souls, and unexpected moments of kindness. Though few ever noticed the little bird, many felt its gift; a sudden smile, a treasured memory, or a moment of peace. We should all remember that joy is not something we find, but something we share. "The smallest wings can carry the greatest blessings."
Spirit Unbound
20" x 20" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$1,200
Freedom isn't simply running without restraint, it is finding the courage to become who we were created to be. Through vibrant color, flowing movement, and an unbroken spirit, this horse represents hope that refuses to be contained. Even after life's storms, the soul still longs to run toward light. "Spirit Unbound" is a reminder that our greatest strength is found not in perfection, but in the courage to keep moving forward.
Starlight Traveler
12" x 12" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$200
A curious turtle loved gathering stars that had fallen from the night sky. He tucked each one beneath his shining shell and carried them through enchanted gardens. Whenever he met someone who needed hope, courage, or a smile, he shared a tiny star. Somehow, there were always plenty of stars left for tomorrow!
Whispers on Butterfly Wings
14" x 14" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$250
Deep within the wildflower meadow lived a young guardian whose task was to protect the dreams hidden inside every butterfly wing. As they danced through the garden, they gathered courage, joy, and wonder from the earth below. When the time was right, they carried those gifts to hearts that needed them, reminding everyone that beauty and hope are never far away.
Reflections of Grace
24" x 18" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$550
In the quiet blue waters, a flamingo paused to admire not its beauty, but the journey that had shaped it. Every brilliant feather held a memory - storms weathered, sunsets witnessed, and moments of courage unseen by others. As the water shimmered beneath its feet, the flamingo discovered that true grace is not found in perfection, but in standing confidently as the unique creation it was meant to be.
Born of Starfire
24" x 24" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$875
His name was Aurelius! To this day, when someone chooses kindness, believes in a dream, or dares to imagine the impossible, Aurelius appears for just a moment in the sky. His wings ablaze with starlight and hope. Most people never see him except the young! These lucky ones are forever reminded that magic is real, not because it lives in the heavens, but because it lives within us, in our hearts. "Every dream begins with a single spark of wonder."
Feathers of Wonder
Oil/mixed media
16" x 20" gallery canvas
$500
Deep within a dreamlit forest, a small owl gathered pieces of starlight in his feathers. Each color held a secret - a whisper of courage, kindness, hope, or joy. Although tiny, the owl carried the wonders of the night wherever he went, reminding those who met his gaze that magic is found not in faraway places, but in the beauty we choose to see every day.
When the World Grew Quiet
Oil/mixed media
24" x 18" gallery canvas
$550
There are moments when the world becomes so loud that we forget to hear our own hearts. Legend says that in those moments, the unicorn does not appear to the strongest or the fastest but comes only to the soul that has continued to love despite disappointment. Hope is never truly lost but waits for us to become still enough to find it again. Sometimes the greatest miracle isn't finding magic, but in remembering that it has been living inside us all along.
Blooming From Within
12" x 12" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$180
She closed her eyes for only a moment, suddenly the colors began to gather. Petals carried memories, laughter drifted through the garden air, and every dream she had tucked away found its way back to her heart. She discovered that joy was never something to search for because it had been growing quietly inside her all along, and you too, waiting to bloom.
Keeper of Tiny Miracles
Oil/mixed media
18" x 24" gallery canvas
$540
Deep within an emerald garden, a garden fairy sat quietly among the flowers, listening to the soft flutter of butterfly wings. Each butterfly carried a wish, a dream, or a forgotten hope from someone far away. Most people hurry through life and never hear them, but our garden fairy does. With wings brushed in gold and a crown of blossoms, she gathers those tiny hopes and carries them gently on the breeze. Wherever a butterfly landed, courage bloomed, kindness grew, and hearts remembered how to dream again.
When you see a butterfly pause beside you even for just a moment, perhaps she has sent a little miracle your way!
Born of Starlight
24" x 24" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$825
Long before the first rainbow touched the sky, a winged unicorn lived where moonbeams gathered in secret gardens. Each night she soared above field of enchanted flowers, scattering hope like seeds upon the wind. Wherever a butterfly landed, kindness bloomed. Wherever a butterfly landed, kindness bloomed.
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Swimming Through Stardust
12" x 12" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$500
Every night, when the world grew quiet, a tiny fish slipped into a river of stars. He swam through ribbons of color and currents of light, carrying dreams on his shimmering fins. The farther he traveled, the brighter he became, until the stardust itself seemed to follow him. So he learned a secret; those who dare to follow their own path leave a little magic behind wherever they go. "Even the smallest dream can lighten the darkest waters."