REST STOP 3
HEALING
The Transformation: Emerging Lighter and Whole
Healing isn’t about erasing every scar — it’s about honoring how far you’ve come.
You’ve done the hard work of beginning, stayed strong through the storms, and now you can see the difference your efforts have made. Even if the pain isn’t gone, you’ve shown yourself that you matter — that you deserve care, time, and space to keep growing. Healing is a lifelong journey, and choosing yourself again and again is its greatest triumph
Artwork #7 Title: MENDING THE PIECES (Letting Go and Allowing Healing to Happen)
Size: 60 x 36 inches
Price: $3200 (plus tax)
Healing often begins in the quiet moments, when we gather the fragments of our experiences and, with gentle hands, start to piece them back together. Mending the Pieces is a tender reflection of that process — not about erasing the cracks or pretending they never existed, but about honouring every part of your journey and choosing to heal, piece by piece.
This painting embraces the beauty of imperfection. It acknowledges that life leaves its marks on us, and yet, in the very act of repair, there is an extraordinary kind of beauty. The colours and textures weave together like threads of hope, creating something whole from what was once fractured. It’s a visual reminder that healing is not about becoming someone new; it’s about embracing who you have always been, now with deeper wisdom and compassion.
As you stand before this work, allow it to speak to the places within you that are still tender. Let it encourage you to meet yourself with kindness, to recognize that every effort to mend, no matter how small, is a step forward. You are not broken — you are becoming. And there is such grace in the process of becoming whole again.
REFLECTION - Which part of your life feels ready for mending?
Painting #8 Title: TURNING TOWARDS THE LIGHT (Feeling the Shift Toward Wholeness)
Size: 40 X 60 inches
Price: $3800 (plus tax)
After the pieces begin to mend, something beautiful happens: you start to see the light again. Turning Toward the Light captures that moment of hope, when you lift your gaze from the shadows and allow yourself to move toward warmth, renewal, and possibility.
This painting is filled with a sense of movement and awakening. It’s about the conscious choice to seek out what nourishes your spirit — to surround yourself with things that bring you joy, comfort, and connection. Even the smallest turn toward the light can illuminate your path in ways you never expected.
The journey of healing is rarely about rushing toward perfection. It’s about honouring each step, each gentle shift in perspective, and celebrating the courage it takes to keep moving forward. As you take in the energy of this piece, let it remind you that you are always allowed to choose hope, even in the smallest moments. And with every turn toward the light, you are inviting healing into your life in the most beautiful, authentic way.
REFLECTION - What could you focus on today that would bring you even a little bit of peace?
Painting #9 - EXHALING DEEPLY - (Owning your strength and growth)
Size: 48 x 60 inches
Price: $4200 (plus tax)
There is a quiet triumph in the moment you finally exhale — not just a breath, but a release from everything you’ve been carrying. Exhaling Deeply marks the culmination of a long journey, the soft surrender after the storm, the gentle landing into peace and acceptance. This painting embodies the serenity that comes when you pause with trust, resilience, and the understanding that caring for yourself is never selfish—it is necessary.
The flowing textures and calming hues invite you to breathe out fully, letting go of tension and welcoming stillness. As you stand with this painting, let it speak to you: Exhale deeply. Feel the weight slip away. Know that this is the place you have been striving toward, the space you’ve earned not by perfection, but by showing up for yourself, by listening to your needs, and by honoring your growth. It’s a visual lullaby, a reminder that you have weathered the hard seasons, done the deep work, and now deserve this space to rest, to refill, to feel whole.
And if you’re not here yet — if you’re just beginning to consider giving yourself permission to start, or you’re still weathering storms along the way — let this moment remind you that every breath, every step, and every pause is part of the journey. Life is ongoing, ever-unfolding, and each act of self-kindness carries you closer to this place of ease. May this painting, and this exhibition, offer you a spark of hope, a sense of completion, and a gentle encouragement to continue moving forward, wherever you are on your path.
