This July 2025, all my artwork celebrates sunflowers, not just for their beauty, but for what they represent: resilience, joy, and the courage to bloom toward the light. This piece is part of that series. It’s a mixed-media portrait on canvas, created in my abstract realism style.
The woman in the painting is plus-size, soft yet strong, and deeply grounded in her presence. Her long hair flows in tones of pink and peach, a palette that feels both tender and warm. A wide-brimmed hat shades part of her face, while golden sunflowers surround her like a quiet anthem of joy. Her eyes, a deep brown, carry gentleness. Her pink lips suggest a moment of peace, as if she’s caught in her own rhythm.
I started this piece by layering paper and gesso, building texture slowly and intuitively. Then, I added acrylic inks to create organic flow. Gel sticks in various hues brought extra movement and depth. Each step of the process felt like a dance between control and spontaneity.
More than anything, this painting is about honoring softness. Often, the world celebrates loudness and speed. But here, I wanted to honor grace, slowness, and the quiet power of existing just as we are. The sunflowers don’t try to be anything else, they just follow the light. So can we.
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Dimensions:
- 20 x 20 inches
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