‘Rising Stillness’ is a 16 × 20 mixed media painting on canvas. It reflects the quiet resilience found in moments of change. It speaks to the strength it takes to move forward, carrying the marks of experience while embracing new possibilities. Through the contrast of realism and abstraction, the painting explores the balance between chaos and calm, suggesting that growth is rarely without disruption. A kingfisher emerges in a moment of upward movement, leaving a trail of suspended water behind—a subtle reminder that the experiences we move through become part of our journey rather than something left behind. Layered textures, fluid marks, and vibrant colour invite the viewer to pause and consider resilience not as the absence of struggle, but as the courage to rise through it with grace and purpose.
‘Rising Stillness’ is a 16 × 20 mixed media painting on canvas. It reflects the quiet resilience found in moments of change. It speaks to the strength it takes to move forward, carrying the marks of experience while embracing new possibilities. Through the contrast of realism and abstraction, the painting explores the balance between chaos and calm, suggesting that growth is rarely without disruption. A kingfisher emerges in a moment of upward movement, leaving a trail of suspended water behind—a subtle reminder that the experiences we move through become part of our journey rather than something left behind. Layered textures, fluid marks, and vibrant colour invite the viewer to pause and consider resilience not as the absence of struggle, but as the courage to rise through it with grace and purpose.