Commissioned by creator Annie Willems and her community, From Darkness, We Bloom carries the weight of thousands of unspoken stories. In its first layer, Leah hand-wrote the names of child sexual abuse perpetrators submitted by survivors from Annie’s TikTok community. Those names remain sealed beneath every brushstroke, transformed—not erased—by color, light, and life.
What emerged is a garden of strength, a visual map of healing. Every flower, bird, and insect represents a different stage of recovery:
The butterfly and hummingbird symbolize growth and movement toward the light—the courage to live openly again.
The crow, wings outstretched, watches protectively over the garden, representing those who have gained strength and now guard others on their path.
The frog, nestled among the petals, embodies quiet resilience—the survivors who find peace in blending in, healing softly without fanfare.
The sunrise above marks renewal—the moment when darkness finally gives way to hope.
Because healing is not a single story. It’s a thousand unique journeys, each one finding its own way toward the sun.
Museum-quality archival giclée print created from the original hand-painted artwork From Darkness, We Bloom
Printed on fine art matte paper with archival pigment inks for rich, long-lasting color
Fade-resistant and acid-free, ensuring decades of vibrancy without yellowing
Available in three sizes to fit your space (each includes a white border for easy framing)
Each print is individually inspected, and carefully packaged for protection during shipping
Shipping
Ships within 3–5 business days of your order date
Free U.S. shipping on all orders $50 and over
Each print is hand-packed with care in a rigid mailer (for smaller prints) or a protective shipping tube (for larger sizes) to ensure safe delivery
All orders include tracking and insurance for peace of mind
Charitable Impact
A portion of profits from these sold prints will be donated to an organization that provides direct, trauma-informed care and recovery services for survivors of child sexual abuse.
Collector’s Gift
SOLD OUT- As a heartfelt thank-you, the first 20 print orders will include a complimentary gift from my studio, thoughtfully chosen to accompany this piece and its message of healing.
