Rest Stop 1
PERMISSION
The Beginning: Allowing Yourself To Start
Healing begins with a single, often difficult choice: to pause.
In a world that rewards busyness, giving yourself permission to rest feels rebellious—but it’s where real restoration begins.
Artwork #1 Title: A MOMENT TO BREATHE (Recognizing the need to pause)
Size: 36 x 60 inches
Price: $3200 (plus tax)
In the noise of our everyday lives, it can feel like we’re endlessly moving, pulled by expectations, deadlines, and the invisible weight we place upon ourselves. A Moment to Breathe is a quiet reminder that we are allowed — and indeed, we need — to pause. This painting invites you to soften your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and simply let yourself be. It holds a space of gentle stillness, where nothing is demanded of you, and the only expectation is to exist in the present.
There is profound strength in choosing rest. Society often tells us that worth is tied to productivity, but this piece whispers another truth: you are worthy, simply because you are here. This is your invitation to step away from the rush, to take in a full, deep breath that fills your lungs and anchors you in the moment. It’s about recognizing that rest is not a sign of weakness but an essential part of sustaining ourselves.
As you stand before this painting, allow yourself to feel the calm within its textures and colours. Let it be a visual exhale — a gentle pause between life’s chapters. In that stillness, you may find that clarity begins to surface, and with it, a quiet confidence blooms. Give yourself permission to breathe, fully and deeply, knowing that this moment is not lost time, but a beautiful and necessary part of your journey.
REFLECTION - What would it feel like to pause, even for a few moments today?
Painting #2 Title: OPENING TO POSSIBILITIES (Allowing yourself to consider change)
Size: 36 x 36 inches
Price: $2600 (plus tax)
When we finally give ourselves permission to pause, something remarkable happens: the tight grip of control begins to loosen, and space opens up for possibility to enter. Opening to Possibility is a visual exploration of that tender, hopeful space — the moment when you allow your heart to soften just enough to wonder, "What if things could be different?"
This painting captures the delicate balance between vulnerability and courage. Opening yourself to new possibilities isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making space for them to arrive. It’s about allowing curiosity to take the lead, even when certainty feels out of reach. There is a quiet bravery in letting go of rigid plans and welcoming the unknown.
Within the layers of this piece, you might sense the first breath of fresh air after a long period of holding tight. It’s an awakening of hope, a small yet powerful flicker that begins to light your path forward. The colours and textures echo the unfolding of a new chapter, rich with unseen opportunities.
Let this painting remind you that even the smallest opening can let the light in. Trust that by releasing your grip, you create room for growth, renewal, and unexpected joy. Embrace the beauty of not knowing what comes next — because in that openness, life often surprises us in the most wonderful ways.
REFLECTION - What opportunities have you been too busy to notice?
Painting #3 - STEPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN - (Taking the first step forward)
Size: 36 x 60 inches
Price: $3200 (plus tax)
There comes a moment, after rest and reflection, when we feel the quiet nudge to move forward — not because everything is certain, but because something inside us knows it’s time. Stepping into the Unknown honours that courageous leap. It acknowledges the fear, the uncertainty, and also the exhilarating freedom that comes from trusting yourself to take the next step, even when the path ahead is not yet clear.
This painting is filled with that brave, in-between energy: the place where hesitation meets hope. It doesn’t pretend the unknown isn’t daunting. Instead, it embraces the truth that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the choice to move despite it. Here, the textures are alive with motion, reflecting the energy of transition, of choosing to step forward into possibilities that are yet to unfold.
As you stand before this piece, consider the power of your own resilience. You have already weathered storms. You have gathered strength in stillness. Now, you are poised on the threshold of something new, carrying with you the wisdom of your past and the openness of your heart.
Let Stepping into the Unknown be a companion on your journey — a reminder that it’s okay to feel unsteady, and that every great adventure begins with a single, brave step. Trust the process. The unknown is not a void; it is a canvas, waiting for you to paint your next chapter.
