DeSoto Designs
Surreal Fine Art for Collectors
ART THAT LIVES BEYOND THE FRAME
Fine art created to inspire wonder, reflection, and discovery.
Created for collectors who are drawn to symbolism, beauty, and the quiet mysteries that shape our lives, each piece invites personal interpretation and discovery. Through symbolic companions, hidden details, and dreamlike narratives, these artworks explore themes of purpose, transformation, intuition, freedom, and the unseen forces that guide our journey.
These are not simply images to decorate a wall—they are visual stories designed to be lived with, reflected upon, and revisited over time.
Featured Collection
The newest collection from DeSoto Designs.
Companions
A collection of stories of wonder, symbolism, and discovery.
Each piece within the Companion Collection pairs a symbolic animal companion with themes of purpose, transformation, freedom, intuition, and the unseen forces that guide our journey.
Inspired by Mediterranean landscapes, timeless storytelling, and the beauty found beneath the surface, every artwork is designed to invite reflection while leaving space for personal meaning. Through symbolic companions, hidden details, and layered narratives, the collection explores the relationship between the visible world and the deeper forces that quietly shape our lives.
The Companion Collection is an evolving body of work, with new artworks introduced throughout the year. Future collections will continue to expand the story through new companions, new symbolism, and new journeys to discover, inviting collectors to follow along as the world of DeSoto Designs continues to grow.
Companion Collection
Leopard • Courage & Independence
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Second Nature explores the quiet confidence that emerges when we trust ourselves, embrace our individuality, and follow our own path.
Set along a sunlit Mediterranean coastline, a poised heroine stands beside a leopard—an enduring symbol of courage, independence, and self-reliance. Together they embody the strength that comes from embracing who we are without apology and moving forward with purpose, even when the journey requires us to walk alone.
The leopard symbolizes courage, confidence, and the strength found in embracing one's true nature. Independent and self-assured, it moves through the world with quiet determination rather than force. Through self-trust, resilience, and authenticity, the leopard encourages us to step boldly into who we are and pursue our path without seeking permission from others.
Part of the Companion Collection, Second Nature reflects the balance between grace and strength, reminding us that true confidence is not loud or forceful—it is calm, unwavering, and deeply rooted within. Hidden within the artwork, an antique compass serves as a symbolic reminder that our inner direction often provides the clearest path forward.
Created to inspire reflection, courage, and personal discovery, Second Nature invites each collector to find their own meaning within the story.
Museum-quality fine art print available professionally framed.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Raven • Mystery & Transformation
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Blackbird Theory explores the moments of change that arrive unannounced—the quiet shifts, hidden truths, and unexpected encounters that alter the course of our lives.
Set against a windswept coastline beneath gathering clouds, a contemplative heroine sits beside a raven, a timeless symbol of transformation, intuition, and the mysteries that exist just beyond our understanding. Scattered letters, fading script, and a hidden black feather suggest stories unfinished, questions unanswered, and the unseen forces that shape our journey.
The raven symbolizes insight, transformation, and the wisdom found within life's uncertainties. Often associated with hidden knowledge and personal evolution, it reminds us that growth is rarely comfortable, but it is often necessary. Through curiosity, intuition, and courage, the raven encourages us to embrace the unknown and trust the journey unfolding before us.
Part of the Companion Collection, Blackbird Theory invites viewers to reflect on the seasons of life that challenge us to see differently, trust our instincts, and embrace the unknown. The raven serves not as an omen, but as a guide—reminding us that transformation often begins long before we recognize it.
Created to inspire wonder, reflection, and personal discovery, Blackbird Theory encourages each viewer to find their own meaning within the story.
Professionally presented in premium wood frames available in Natural Wood, Black, or White finishes, with both ready-to-hang and assembly-required options available.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Fish • Intuition & Flow
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Open Water explores the quiet wisdom that emerges when we trust our instincts, embrace uncertainty, and allow ourselves to move with life's natural currents.
Set within a luminous Mediterranean seascape, a poised heroine stands at the water's edge as a golden fish rises effortlessly from the sea. Together they embody the balance between courage and surrender—the willingness to step beyond familiar shores while trusting that intuition will guide the way forward.
The fish symbolizes intuition, flow, possibility, and inner guidance. Moving freely through ever-changing waters, it reminds us that growth often requires adaptability, trust, and openness to new experiences. Through instinct, resilience, and a willingness to follow unseen currents, the fish encourages us to embrace opportunities that lie beyond the horizon.
Part of the Companion Collection, Open Water reflects the beauty of trusting the unknown and finding confidence within uncertainty. Hidden within the artwork, a small compass rose medallion serves as a symbolic reminder that even when the destination is unclear, our inner compass often knows the way. A tiny folded paper boat rests quietly within the scene, offering a subtle nod to exploration, imagination, and the journeys that shape us.
Created to inspire reflection, possibility, and personal discovery, Open Water invites each collector to find their own meaning within the story.
Museum-quality fine art print available professionally framed.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Companion Collection
Octopus • Imagination & Creativity
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Dreamer of the Tides explores the boundless power of imagination, the beauty of curiosity, and the hidden possibilities that emerge when we allow ourselves to dream beyond the familiar.
Standing within tranquil coastal waters, a contemplative heroine is accompanied by a magnificent octopus whose luminous tentacles rise gracefully from the sea. Symbolizing creativity, intelligence, adaptability, and wonder, the octopus serves as a reminder that some of life's greatest discoveries begin with a willingness to explore the unknown.
The octopus symbolizes creativity, intelligence, adaptability, and limitless possibility. Known for its curiosity and remarkable ability to navigate complex environments, it reminds us that imagination often reveals opportunities hidden beneath the surface. Through exploration, wonder, and creative thinking, the octopus encourages us to embrace new ideas and discover paths we may never have considered.
Part of the Companion Collection, Dreamer of the Tides invites viewers to embrace curiosity and follow the ideas, inspirations, and possibilities that often appear just beyond the horizon. Hidden throughout the artwork, handwritten script and an antique key symbolize untold stories, unexplored paths, and the doors imagination has yet to unlock.
Created to inspire wonder, reflection, and personal discovery, Dreamer of the Tides encourages each viewer to find their own meaning within the story.
Professionally presented in premium wood frames available in Natural Wood, Black, or White finishes, with both ready-to-hang and assembly-required options available.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Horse • Freedom & Purpose
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Northbound explores the call to move forward, the courage to follow an uncertain path, and the quiet confidence that comes from trusting where the journey leads.
Set against a timeless coastal landscape, a poised heroine stands beside a white horse overlooking the sea. Symbolizing freedom, purpose, and forward movement, the horse serves as a reminder that our greatest journeys often begin long before we know where they will take us.
The horse symbolizes freedom, purpose, and the courage to move forward into the unknown. Long associated with strength, determination, and personal journeys, it reminds us that growth often requires both trust and movement. Through resilience, independence, and unwavering direction, the horse encourages us to follow the path that calls us forward, even when the destination has yet to reveal itself.
Part of the Companion Collection, Northbound invites viewers to reflect on the moments that ask us to leave the familiar behind and step toward something greater. Hidden throughout the artwork are subtle reminders that growth is rarely accidental—it is found through movement, trust, and the willingness to follow the road ahead.
Created to inspire wonder, reflection, and personal discovery, Northbound encourages each viewer to find their own meaning within the story.
Professionally presented in premium wood frames available in Natural Wood, Black, or White finishes, with both ready-to-hang and assembly-required options available.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Flamingo • Confidence & Joy
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Wild Mercy celebrates the freedom that comes from embracing joy, confidence, and the beauty of living authentically.
Set within a dreamlike Mediterranean landscape, a poised heroine stands beside a flamingo—an enduring symbol of confidence, self-expression, grace, and vibrant individuality. Together they embody the courage to be fully seen, to embrace what makes us different, and to move through life with lightness, elegance, and joy.
The flamingo symbolizes confidence, joy, balance, and self-expression. Known for its striking beauty and unmistakable presence, it reminds us that authenticity is not something to hide but something to celebrate. Through grace, optimism, and a willingness to stand apart from the crowd, the flamingo encourages us to embrace life with confidence and delight.
Part of the Companion Collection, Wild Mercy reflects the harmony between elegance and individuality, reminding us that confidence does not require perfection—it flourishes when we accept ourselves fully and allow our true nature to shine. Hidden within the artwork, a small golden flamingo charm rests among the roses, serving as a symbolic reminder that joy often reveals itself through the smallest details.
Created to inspire confidence, optimism, and personal expression, Wild Mercy invites each collector to discover their own meaning within the story.
Museum-quality fine art print available professionally framed.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Companion Collection
Swan • Grace & Transformation
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
Still Becoming explores the quiet beauty of growth, transformation, and becoming who we were meant to be.
Set upon calm Mediterranean waters beneath a luminous sky, a poised heroine walks beside a swan—an enduring symbol of grace, renewal, and personal evolution. Together they embody the understanding that meaningful transformation rarely happens all at once. Instead, it unfolds through patience, resilience, and the courage to continue moving forward, even when the destination remains unseen.
The swan symbolizes grace, transformation, inner beauty, and personal growth. Known for its elegance and lifelong journey through changing seasons, it reminds us that becoming is often a gradual process rather than a single moment. Through patience, self-discovery, and quiet strength, the swan encourages us to trust our path and embrace the person we are continually becoming.
Part of the Companion Collection, Still Becoming reflects the balance between strength and softness, reminding us that growth often occurs beneath the surface long before it becomes visible to the world. Hidden within the artwork, a small antique key serves as a symbolic reminder that transformation often unlocks new possibilities, revealing opportunities we may not have noticed before.
Created to inspire reflection, hope, and personal discovery, Still Becoming invites each collector to find their own meaning within the story.
Museum-quality fine art print available professionally framed.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Fox • Wisdom & Curiosity
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
The Long Way Home explores the journeys that shape us—the unexpected detours, quiet discoveries, and moments of growth that ultimately lead us back to ourselves.
Set within a luminous Mediterranean dreamscape, a poised heroine stands beside a fox, a timeless symbol of wisdom, curiosity, adaptability, and intuition. Together they embody the courage to venture beyond familiar paths, trusting that every experience, whether planned or unforeseen, contributes to the person we are becoming.
The fox symbolizes intelligence, resourcefulness, and the quiet wisdom gained through observation and experience. Known for its adaptability and ability to navigate uncertainty, the fox reminds us that not every meaningful journey follows a straight line. Through curiosity, resilience, and trust in the unknown, it encourages us to remain open to discovery while finding confidence in our own inner guidance.
Part of the Companion Collection, The Long Way Home reflects the idea that growth often happens along the winding roads we never intended to travel. Hidden within the artwork, a small antique map serves as a symbolic reminder that life’s most meaningful destinations are often discovered rather than planned.
Created to inspire reflection, exploration, and personal discovery, The Long Way Home invites each collector to find their own meaning within the story.
Museum-quality fine art print available professionally framed.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Elephant • Strength & Memory
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
What Remains explores the enduring strength found in the memories, experiences, and relationships that shape who we become.
Set within tranquil Mediterranean waters beneath an expansive sky, a poised heroine rides alongside a majestic elephant—an enduring symbol of wisdom, resilience, and remembrance. Together they embody the understanding that while seasons change and time moves forward, the most meaningful parts of our journey remain with us, carried quietly within.
The elephant symbolizes strength, memory, wisdom, and legacy. Revered throughout history for its intelligence, loyalty, and remarkable ability to remember, it reminds us that our greatest treasures are often the moments, lessons, and connections that endure long after circumstances have changed. Through resilience, compassion, and quiet perseverance, the elephant encourages us to honor the past while continuing forward with purpose.
Part of the Companion Collection, What Remains reflects the beauty of carrying life's most meaningful experiences with us. Hidden within the floral crown, a subtle antique pocket watch serves as a symbolic reminder that while time passes, the things that truly matter leave a lasting imprint upon our hearts and lives.
Created to inspire reflection, gratitude, and personal remembrance, What Remains invites each collector to discover their own story within the artwork.
Museum-quality fine art print available professionally framed.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Archive Collection
Explore the evolving world of DeSoto Designs.
While the Companion Collection represents the current chapter of the journey, the gallery continues to grow through new collections, individual works, and artistic explorations inspired by symbolism, storytelling, imagination, and wonder.
Each collection offers a unique perspective while remaining connected through a shared visual language of meaning, beauty, and discovery.
Past works, featured collections, and future releases can all be explored here as the story continues to unfold.
Upcoming Collections
Whale • Depth & Calling
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
The Deep End explores the quiet pull toward purpose, the unseen forces that guide us, and the courage required to follow a calling whose destination remains unknown.
Set against a luminous coastline, a contemplative heroine sits at the edge of land and sea while an immense whale glides silently beneath the water. Symbolizing wisdom, intuition, and the mysteries that shape our lives, the whale serves as a reminder that our deepest growth often begins beyond the safety of the familiar.
The whale symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and the deeper currents that guide our lives. Moving effortlessly through vast and unseen waters, it reminds us that purpose is often discovered beneath the surface rather than in plain sight. Through patience, trust, and self-discovery, the whale encourages us to listen to the quiet callings that lead us toward our truest path.
Part of the Companion Collection, The Deep End invites viewers to reflect on the moments that call us forward, even when the path ahead remains uncertain. Hidden within the artwork, a pocket watch quietly reinforces the idea that purpose unfolds in its own time, revealing itself gradually rather than all at once.
Created to inspire wonder, reflection, and personal discovery, The Deep End encourages each viewer to find their own meaning within the story.
Professionally presented in premium wood frames available in Natural Wood, Black, or White finishes, with both ready-to-hang and assembly-required options available.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Whale • Depth & Calling
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
The Deep End explores the quiet pull toward purpose, the unseen forces that guide us, and the courage required to follow a calling whose destination remains unknown.
Set against a luminous coastline, a contemplative heroine sits at the edge of land and sea while an immense whale glides silently beneath the water. Symbolizing wisdom, intuition, and the mysteries that shape our lives, the whale serves as a reminder that our deepest growth often begins beyond the safety of the familiar.
The whale symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and the deeper currents that guide our lives. Moving effortlessly through vast and unseen waters, it reminds us that purpose is often discovered beneath the surface rather than in plain sight. Through patience, trust, and self-discovery, the whale encourages us to listen to the quiet callings that lead us toward our truest path.
Part of the Companion Collection, The Deep End invites viewers to reflect on the moments that call us forward, even when the path ahead remains uncertain. Hidden within the artwork, a pocket watch quietly reinforces the idea that purpose unfolds in its own time, revealing itself gradually rather than all at once.
Created to inspire wonder, reflection, and personal discovery, The Deep End encourages each viewer to find their own meaning within the story.
Professionally presented in premium wood frames available in Natural Wood, Black, or White finishes, with both ready-to-hang and assembly-required options available.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Whale • Depth & Calling
Framed Fine Art | Companion Collection
The Deep End explores the quiet pull toward purpose, the unseen forces that guide us, and the courage required to follow a calling whose destination remains unknown.
Set against a luminous coastline, a contemplative heroine sits at the edge of land and sea while an immense whale glides silently beneath the water. Symbolizing wisdom, intuition, and the mysteries that shape our lives, the whale serves as a reminder that our deepest growth often begins beyond the safety of the familiar.
The whale symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and the deeper currents that guide our lives. Moving effortlessly through vast and unseen waters, it reminds us that purpose is often discovered beneath the surface rather than in plain sight. Through patience, trust, and self-discovery, the whale encourages us to listen to the quiet callings that lead us toward our truest path.
Part of the Companion Collection, The Deep End invites viewers to reflect on the moments that call us forward, even when the path ahead remains uncertain. Hidden within the artwork, a pocket watch quietly reinforces the idea that purpose unfolds in its own time, revealing itself gradually rather than all at once.
Created to inspire wonder, reflection, and personal discovery, The Deep End encourages each viewer to find their own meaning within the story.
Professionally presented in premium wood frames available in Natural Wood, Black, or White finishes, with both ready-to-hang and assembly-required options available.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Beyond the Frame
Fine art becomes part of the spaces we inhabit and the stories we live with.
Each artwork is shown within thoughtfully curated interiors and collector settings, offering a glimpse into how these visual narratives can become part of everyday life. From sunlit coastal villas to refined studies and contemporary living spaces, explore the collection through environments designed to inspire reflection, conversation, and discovery.
Whether displayed as a personal statement, a source of inspiration, or a meaningful focal point within the home, these artworks are created to be lived with, revisited, and experienced over time.
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Meet the Artist
Art has always been my way of exploring the world—both the places I've been and the places I still hope to discover.
Every artwork begins with an idea, a memory, a symbol, or a question. Inspired by personal experiences, meaningful encounters, landscapes I've visited, and destinations that continue to live in my imagination, I blend photography, digital artistry, and contemporary creative tools to transform these inspirations into collectible fine art.
Each piece is guided by my vision from concept to completion. Through an intentional process of development, refinement, and curation, I create visual stories that explore themes of wonder, symbolism, discovery, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
My background in photography and art has deeply influenced the way I see light, emotion, composition, and storytelling. Together with my husband, Uriah, I bring these works to life as museum-quality fine art prints created for those who are drawn to beauty, meaning, and imagination.
While the Companion Collection represents the current chapter of this journey, every collection and artwork within DeSoto Designs is connected by a shared belief: that art has the power to invite reflection, spark curiosity, and reveal something new each time we return to it.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
— Ilee DeSoto