Where She Softly Rests represents a moment of complete surrender to ease. Her eyes are closed, her posture unguarded. She finally allowed herself to simply be.
Surrounded by layered florals in blush, lavender, ivory, and deep plum, she seems cradled by color rather than defined by it. The circular format holds her gently, creating a sense of quiet containment and protection. A butterfly rests nearby, a subtle symbol of transformation, yet here it feels still, at peace.
This piece came from thinking about how rare it is sometimes to find true rest, without posing or performing. Her closed eyes and tilted posture feel like trust. The circular shape of the tondo is important here, helping convey the feeling of being enclosed, held gently and complete.
The brushwork remains loose and intuitive, allowing the colors to flow across her skin and the fabric of her dress. I wanted the painting to feel breathable, almost like a sigh.
'Where She Softly Rests' is meant to bring a gentle calm into your space, a sense of presence with ease, without effort.
Oil and mixed media on a birch wood tondo.
Size 12 inches and gallery depth. Ready to hang.
Where She Softly Rests represents a moment of complete surrender to ease. Her eyes are closed, her posture unguarded. She finally allowed herself to simply be.
Surrounded by layered florals in blush, lavender, ivory, and deep plum, she seems cradled by color rather than defined by it. The circular format holds her gently, creating a sense of quiet containment and protection. A butterfly rests nearby, a subtle symbol of transformation, yet here it feels still, at peace.
This piece came from thinking about how rare it is sometimes to find true rest, without posing or performing. Her closed eyes and tilted posture feel like trust. The circular shape of the tondo is important here, helping convey the feeling of being enclosed, held gently and complete.
The brushwork remains loose and intuitive, allowing the colors to flow across her skin and the fabric of her dress. I wanted the painting to feel breathable, almost like a sigh.
'Where She Softly Rests' is meant to bring a gentle calm into your space, a sense of presence with ease, without effort.
Oil and mixed media on a birch wood tondo.
Size 12 inches and gallery depth. Ready to hang.
