Susan Lordi, "When I think of the monarch butterfly, I am reminded of courage and strength in the face of adversity." ... " I see the monarch butterfly as a true metaphor - for the desire in each of us to be our best, to live resiliently, to thrive, to make a positive difference in the world."

Artist Susan Lordi had carves the original of each Willow Tree figure from her art studio in Kansas city, Mo. This piece is cast based on Susan's original carving, and then painted by hand.