intentional pieces made to stay with you.

I’m Tate Snellings, the artist behind By Tate, a brand rooted in symbolism, storytelling, and soul. I grew up in Atlanta as one of eight kids, and in the chaos of a big family I found a deep pull toward quiet, symmetry, and softness.

I began making art in 2021, drawn to butterflies as both a visual language and a spiritual sign. They’ve never felt like just beautiful creatures to me. They’re messengers and gentle reminders that we’re seen, guided, and always becoming.

What began as butterfly canvases turned into connection, with people sharing their own stories of growth, grief, and transformation. That’s when By Tate came to life as art that honors the in-between phases of who we are. Every piece is a chapter in a larger story, a reminder that where we are right now matters and we’re never moving through it alone.