Here...I Can Breathe Again (63 x 43 cm)

 
63 x 43 x 5.5 cm
Framed in Oak
Acrylic on Linen
Satin Varnished
COA
 
"Just breathe", "inhale exhale", "breathe in 2 3 4 breathe out 2 3 4" are all common phrases we've heard - or we tell ourselves - when in the midst of anxiety, pain, or a difficult moment. It can be a constant in a long difficult season, or a fleeting reminder amidst the chaos and frustration of everyday life.
 
Do you have those 'hold your breath' moments?
 
Some days are full of them, and other times it feels like we've been holding one giant breath for the longest time - and we've forgotten how to exhale. The coast and these colours force me to exhale. I can be stressed, anxious, feeling lost without hope, but as soon as I see beach, or ocean, or the coastline - I'm breathing again. So too does painting it. It brings healing, thankfulness, renewal, and hope, just like the coast in reality. Here - whether I'm physically on the coastline taking in this view, or bringing it to life on a canvas - I can breathe again.
 
I hope it inspires and encourages you to be able to do that too.
 
NB: While every effort is made to capture the true colours and details of my artwork, every screen is different and art viewed online does not do my work justice. Slight differences may be evident between a screen image and the true tone and textures of my work, which is more vivid and beautiful in reality. Scale may also be slightly off due to the insitu art app used, so please ensure you measure your space.