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Donloyn LeDuff Gadson

Hello, Butterfly! I'm so happy you're here! My name is Donloyn LeDuff Gadson. I'm a Christ-follower, wife, mom of 8, author, artist and host of The Chrysalis Experience. Healing and inspiration through words and art is my thing! So if you're looking for inspiration, you're in the right place! I'm just a Butterfly Girl, inspiring the world...one word, one drawing, one creation at a time!

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Books by Donloyn

Catching Fireflies

Consecration in the Chrysalis

The Belief in Wings

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My “Marine Marvel” is complete and available f

My “Marine Marvel” is complete and available for purchase…the original, as well as prints. Visit the #linkinbio #artistsoninstagram #seaturtle #coast #marinelife #Charleston #coastalliving #oceanart #artist #seaturtleart

Won’t be long until this deep sea beauty is avai

Won’t be long until this deep sea beauty is available for purchase! #art #prints #printsavailable #seaturtle #charlestonartist #artistsofinstagram

In honor of #NationalPoetryMonth, let’s flashbac

In honor of #NationalPoetryMonth, let’s flashback to a short, “on-the-spot” poem written back in, I believe, 1997 or ‘98.
A co-worker didn’t believe I wrote poetry and challenged me to pen a piece, right then and there!
Fun memory. Enjoy! 🦋
#poetry #poetsofinstagram

Today, I celebrate National Poetry Month by highli

Today, I celebrate National Poetry Month by highlighting the work of one of Poetry’s greats.
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These are the opening lines of a beautifully inspiring piece by Walt Whitman written in 1856.
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If you are a dreamer—full of life and wonder, consumed with wanderlust and freedom—then stop what you’re doing and read “Song of the Open Road” now!
You can thank me later!
#NationalPoetryMonth #poetry #WaltWhitman

Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! Get ready for 30 days

Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! Get ready for 30 days of #poetry celebration with ME! 🦋
Let's kick things off with this throwback original entitled "A Love Affair!"
#poetsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #artistsofinstagram

Even when the hands of bias, stereotypes, and disc

Even when the hands of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination attempt to push you away, be Bold..be LARGE…be Free…Be Groundbreaking!
Break The Bias!
Happy International Women’s Day! #breakthebias #internationalwomensday #oldartwork #samemessage #womenartists #womenshistorymonth #artofinstagram #artistsofinstagram

My latest #PencilPortrait is complete! The subject

My latest #PencilPortrait is complete! The subject is my youngest daughter. This is an artistic rendition of one of my favorite photos of her. It captures her personality perfectly! Knowing this piece will go on to be treasured by her children and her children’s children brings me so much joy.
#Art is #legacy! 🦋
And I’d love to do this for you! Let me turn your most treasured photos into art! I am currently #openforcommissions. Most Pencil Portraits, like the one featured here, are done in #graphite on 11x14 premium Bristol vellum paper. See #linkinbio for more details!
#pencildrawing #artistsofinstagram

Work-in-progress shot of a Pencil Portrait of one

Work-in-progress shot of a Pencil Portrait of one of my favorite pictures of my daughter Chloe!
I love that this will become art that her children and grandchildren will enjoy! 🦋
You can do this with one of your favorite photos, too! Hit me up! I’m open for commissions! #pencildrawing #pencilportrait #openforcommissions #timelesstreasures #art #artofinstagram

Now Open for Pencil Portrait Art Commissions! 🦋

Now Open for Pencil Portrait Art Commissions! 🦋🦋🦋
Do you have a photo of yourself or a loved one that you’d like to capture in art? Contact me! I’ll tell the story of your favorite and most touching photos through pencil artistry!
Pencil Portraits are a beautiful way to celebrate milestones, recapture special moments, and even commemorate the life of a lost loved one.
Visit the #linkinbio and contact me today! #pencilportraits #pencildrawing #pencilartist #commissionsopen #commissionedart #artistsofinstagram

My Daddy came over last weekend and was talking ab

My Daddy came over last weekend and was talking about how his shirt smelled like his daddy…my grandfather, Thomas Forrest LeDuff.

I thought if he could remember the smell of his dad after all these years, then he must be missing him.

So I decided to surprise my dad with a #PencilPortrait drawn by me!

My Daddy is the baby of twelve, and has lost his mother, his father, and all but one of his siblings. So I really wanted to do something special for him. He was so surprised!

This is the power of #pencil. If you’d like to capture the image of a loved one through a pencil portrait, then contact me. I am open for #commissions.

I love you, Daddy…🦋
#artistsofinstagram #artcommissions #pencilart #daddy

Sidney & Eartha. Legends. #sidneypoitier #earthaki

Sidney & Eartha. Legends. #sidneypoitier #earthakitt #pencilart #artistoninstagram

Okay, Sir…let’s do this. #SidneyPoitier #Legen

Okay, Sir…let’s do this.
#SidneyPoitier #Legend #Art

Sketched a little something this evening... #betty

Sketched a little something this evening... #betty #bettywhite #art #artistoninstagram

While helping my mother move, my kids found my hig

While helping my mother move, my kids found my high school senior photo…from 31 years ago! 😂 #flashbackfriday #highschool #seniorpictures

I’m making time to read today. This is a big dea

I’m making time to read today. This is a big deal.

As a wife, mom of 8, author and artist, my life is pretty hectic. But the last 6-8 weeks have tested, tried, grieved, strained, pulled on, pushed, and, undoubtedly, prepared and strengthened my wings in more ways than I have time to express. It’s been a season of full flight and nonstop service and caring for others.

But today, I’m finally carving out some time to rest these powerful appendages that give me lift. Finally taking time to fold and relax them as I ease my mind, sink into a beautiful story, and allow God to polish and adorn them like only He can.

I’m reading “The Invention Of Wings” by one of my favorite authors, @suemonkkidd . And though this book was released in 2014, I only discovered its existence last year. My daughter gifted me a copy for Christmas. But not just any copy...the copy with THIS cover! This AMAZING cover!

This is not the cover you generally see when searching for or purchasing this book.

As you can see in the photo, there’s a beautiful resemblance between my first book’s title and cover and Sue Monk Kidds’ title and cover.

Can I tell you something? That alone refreshes me. 🦋

I’m only a few pages in, and it’s already speaking to me.

Y’all better watch out...Sue Monk Kidd has a way with words! When I’m finished with this book, there’s no telling how grand and amazing my wings will be!
#TheInventionOfWings #TheBeliefInWings #SueMonkKidd #summerreading

I’m working on a prophetic art piece for a speci

Hey Butterfly! 🦋 Are you, or do you aspire to

Hey Butterfly!

🦋 Are you, or do you aspire to be, a writer, author, blogger, artist, or speaker?

🦋 Are you a creative woman who appreciates the beauty of voice, but you feel up in the air regarding your own identity and the power you possess?

🦋 Have you gotten stuck in the rut of monotonous routine and somewhere along the way lost sight of and connection with your own voice, identity, and dreams?

🦋 Do you have a message to share with the world but feel unsure of your ability to communicate it?

If so, then my new group #TheKaleidoscopeCollective is the place for you!

My name is Donloyn LeDuff Gadson. I am an author, artist, creator, and host of #TheChrysalisExperience podcast.
I help the creative woman who feels silenced and caged find #Freedom and #Power in her #Voice so she can emerge, spread her wings, and #TakeFlight!

Did you know that a community of Butterflies is called a #Kaleidoscope? It is! And that's what I'm doing with this private group--creating a Kaleidoscope! I am building community...a Collective of creative women who have a unique and powerful message to share with the world.

Butterfly, Voice is powerful! But so many women struggle with feelings of powerlessness. Many feel silenced, #caged, and trapped by their circumstances.

But I have good news...#YouCannotCageaButterfly! 🦋🦋🦋

In The Kaleidoscope Collective you will find supportive conversation, inspiration, course offerings and workshops all designed to Inspire Your Voice & Strengthen Your Wings!

It's time for you to unlock the amazing power of your voice!
Butterfly, It's time to Take Flight!

Join my community today! See the link in my bio!
#InspiringVoice #StrengtheningWings 🦋

Feeling silenced and voiceless is a lonely place t

Feeling silenced and voiceless is a lonely place to be. It’s a solitary confinement that locks you in, setting bars up all around you.

But here’s the good news...
You Cannot Cage a Butterfly! 🦋

If you struggle or have ever struggled with believing in the Power of your Voice or the Strength of your Wings, then I want to help you!
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If you have ever felt marginalized, not enough, or as though you don’t fit in, then I want to open your eyes to the dynamic woman God created you to be so you can give birth to every beautiful thing He has placed on the inside of you!
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If you have something to say and/or create, but you don’t have the confidence or courage needed to speak it or bring it to life, then I’m your girl!
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Butterfly, I want to help you Transform, Emerge & Take Flight!
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Feeling Free in Your Voice begins with LOVING your Voice!
Your Voice is your Identity.
It’s who you are!
But before you can own the Power of You...before you can own the Power of your Voice, you must first learn to Love it!
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Download my 7-Day #LoveYourVoice challenge.
It is my gift to you, Butterfly!
Visit the link in my bio to access this #free 39-page printable workbook, today!
I want to see you be Free! I want to see you spread your wings and share your message with the world!
That begins with learning to Love Your Voice!
I challenge you! Download it today!
#Voice #Emerge #TakeFlight #TheFreedomOfVoice #TheUnfoldingOfWings #ShareVoice #SpreadYourWings

Have you ever felt as though you didn’t quite me

Have you ever felt as though you didn’t quite measure up to someone else?

Butterfly, let go of that destructive habit.
Don’t you know your Voice and Identity are Beyond Compare?!

Join me tomorrow on The Chrysalis Experience podcast as I discuss Comparison!

Join me on Wednesday the 24th at 8pm EST for the LIVESTREAM on Facebook or on YouTube. Or you can catch the audio recording after the show on one of your favorite podcast players!
Links to watch or listen are in my bio!

Hey #Butterfly! On Wednesday, March 24th at 8pm E

Hey #Butterfly!

On Wednesday, March 24th at 8pm EST, #TheChrysalisExperience Podcast will be recorded and streamed LIVE!

Butterfly, let me ask you a question?

Have you ever compared yourself, your life, or your circumstances to that of another Butterfly?
You can be honest...We all have.

But, let me tell you something. Measuring your voice and identity against that of another is a dangerous and slippery slope.

Join me in The Chrysalis tomorrow as I discuss #COMPARISON!
We're going to talk about what it is; the dangers associated with it; where it comes from, and how to combat it!

We will be LIVESTREAMING this episode on
YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/Donloyn
as well as on my Facebook page: https://facebook.com/Donloyn
so have your questions and comments ready!

Butterfly, your Voice is #BeyondCompare!
It's time we put down the measuring stick and move past comparison.
It's time to be transformed.
It's time to #TakeFlight!
#linkinbio to watch live or listen on your favorite podcast app!

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