A Deep Breath In - Oil Painting

Description:

About the piece:

Take a moment and look up.
This piece captures that quiet pause — the kind you crave in the middle of a busy day, when life feels loud and full. The upward view through the trees invites you to breathe deeper, soften your shoulders, and come back to yourself.

The branches stretch toward the sky, opening into light, reminding you that nature is always there, steady and supportive, no matter what you’re carrying. The vibrant greens and warm energy in the piece are meant to lift your mood and give you a small escape — a reminder that even in the rush of everyday life, there’s always a place where you can look up and feel held.

Hang this painting somewhere you often pass by. Let it be your cue to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the natural world that’s rooting for you.

The story:

This painting comes from a moment when life felt heavy. I was stretched thin, moving through the days on empty, and forgot to take even a single breath for myself.

One day I stepped outside, looked up, and everything softened for a moment. The trees, the light, the quiet — they reminded me to pause. To breathe. To ground myself.

This piece is about that simple truth: when life gets hard, whatever your “hard” is, step outside. Look up. Take a breath. Nature will meet you there.

Artwork details:

• Medium: Oil on panel
• Surface: Panel
• Size: 20 x 16 x 3/4 inch
• Year Created: 2024
• Original: One-of-one, signed by the artist
• Edges: Painted
• Finish: gloss varnish
• Signature: Front 
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Shipping & Packaging:

• Free shipping within Canada
• Processing time: 3-5 days
• Packaged securely with protective corners, bubble wrap, and a sturdy box
• Tracking included
• International shipping: Yes
• Customs/duties: Buyer responsible (if applicable)
  

Framing:

• Unframed

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