Serenity is a journey through life’s transitions, captured in a moment where color and form come together with purpose and grace. Measuring 28 by 22 inches, this painting is an abstract expression grounded in a blend of acrylic and cold wax oil—a combination that lets texture and translucency play a central role in shaping its presence.

At first glance, the canvas unfolds into a landscape of organic shapes that curve and overlap with a natural fluidity. A calming palette of pastel blues, gentle greens, and soft whites forms the backdrop, offering a quiet foundation that feels expansive yet intimate. Interwoven with these muted tones are bursts of reds, pinks, and oranges, sweeping across the surface like moments of sudden warmth and energy amid calm. These vibrant colors move freely, leading the eye in a dance that balances movement with stillness.

The process of making Serenity was unlike others I’ve undertaken. I worked with acrylic scratching techniques that etched subtle patterns into the layers beneath, revealing hints of what lies beneath the surface. Cold wax oil enriched this layering, allowing me to build depth and a palpable sense of complexity without crowding the composition. Together, these methods created a surface that invites you in—not just to look, but to wander through textures and shapes that suggest both the delicate and the dynamic.

Serenity is about embracing change with openness—about the moments in life when the familiar shifts and new possibilities emerge. The overlapping shapes represent these shifts: fluid, interconnected, sometimes uncertain, but full of potential. The softness of the background speaks to acceptance and calm, while the vibrant swaths of color embody courage and vitality. It’s an artwork that asks you to recognize the beauty in transformation, to find balance between pause and motion.

This piece does not offer a fixed narrative but a space to reflect on your own experience of transition—the natural ebb and flow that carries us forward. I hope it encourages a feeling of lightness, that sense of weightlessness when you hold onto something steady even as everything moves. Serenity is an invitation to dwell in that balance, to feel the quiet energy of change unfolding with subtle strength and quiet joy.