Portrait & Figure Art

I was afraid when I first saw the lines settling into my skin.

Now I have learned that these are the beauty marks of aging gracefully.  As an artist I strive to share through my art, the lessons I have learned in life.   The Queen Anne's lace flower to me symbolizes our silver hairs, well-earned laugh lines and emboldened sense of self.

May these lines and silver hairs bring with them strength, wisdom and an ability to love ourselves as we are.

Flowers growing at the edge of my yard were stamped with ink and delicately pressed into the toned paper making this drawing extra special.

Thus the name "Anne's Whisper".

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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.

This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.

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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"

Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Anne's Whisper will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!

Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.

Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.

This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.

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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"

Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Anne's Lace II will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!

Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.

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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.

This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.

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Inside mat dimension 4 1/2 x 6 1/2".   Outside mat dimension 8x10"

She has been finished with protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork.  Anne's Lace I will ship flat, wrapped with care and in a compostable mailer, so you can feel good about your purchase!

Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.

This cheerful portrait painting was created as an inspiration to lean into the times of inner growth that we face in our lives.

Creams, golds, and greens mix with subtle pink and blue florals. 

The beautiful model for this piece is an Inspirational Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Founder of Anita by Design, Anita Morris.  You can find her videos, book, and community in the links below.

This piece is not for sale, but rather being donated to "Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie".  The good news is that you can still order a print of the floral patterns of this painting with all profits from the sale of the print being donated to Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie, a charity that supports women and non-binary individuals at critical life transitions of employment or re-employment!  See the print here

https://www.anitabydesign.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anitabydesign/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3bcyZ9Q4HGODXAbL3fGMQ

https://www.amazon.com/STEP-Into-Overcoming-Trials-Purpose/dp/1736502905/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N851VBA3S8K0&dchild=1&keywords=step+into+it+anita+morris&qid=1615530104&sprefix=STEP+INTO+IT%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1

Read more about Dress For Success here 

18x24"

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

I know that many times, we as women struggle to embrace ourselves and every part of our journey.  This painting is a reminder that it is okay to embrace ourselves fully in every part of our lives.  

Read the full blog post about the inspiring woman behind this piece here

Model Char Blair, instagram.com/art_of_healthy_aging

24x30" Oil painting on canvas

be still

and hear the voice within 

wisdom unearthed

and liberated to trust in you

Inspired by the beautiful Aysegul, an advocate for living in the present moment so that we can truly experience being alive, wild and free.  

https://www.sunflowertribe.com/about-aysegul/

The dance to please others often results in losing ourselves.

This thought-provoking painting was inspired by the ballet move "En-pointe", where a dancer is on the tip of her toes.   Everything may appear perfect from the outside, but when we live our lives simply to please others we may end up hurting ourselves. 

Allow this piece to inspire you to listen to your own voice, create your own boundaries and reach for your dreams. 

24" x 30" Oil paining on Canvas (1 1/2" depth)

This original oil painting is symbolic of finding our path in life.

We can spend our whole life looking at the world from one vantage point until we find the courage to shift our perspective.  

40" x 20" Oil on Canvas (1 1/2" deep)

"Waves embrace me"

When I give all of my emotions permission to exist - even the negative ones - they tend to lose their power over me.  The light is then able to filter through and remind me that better days will return.

This oil painting honors all of our emotions.   It was created to help remind us that beauty can still be found in our darkest hours, just as the Lotus can reach for the light through muddy water.

Allow this painting to help you embrace all parts of your journey.

20"x24" - Acrylic and Oil Painting on Canvas

As women we struggle, we grow, we help, we overcome, and from these growth phases, we become strong.

We can be likened to a Lotus flower growing up from murky water and reaching for the sun, our beauty growing as we overcome challenges and reach for new potentials.

This 24x24 inch painting is named Lotus in honor of all of our stories.  Varying brushstrokes and bold colors represent our beautiful diversity, while the symbol of strength embellishes her neck. 

May this painting remind us of our sisterhood and the beauty that we hold as women of the entire world.

Details: Paintings 24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Style Canvas

This painting was inspired by my realization that I had lived most of my life fulfilling the expectations of others, and had created my own prison of sorts. 

I finally saw through my limiting beliefs and understood that the prison door had always been open.  I was free to walk away from the expectations of others and create my own boundaries. 

The bright area lighting up her face symbolizes this choice of freedom.  Blue, green, and amber jewel tones scattered over her white dress evoke hope and possibility.  

Enjoy this oil painting as an inspiration to believe in your own voice and strength as a woman.

Details:  24" x 30" Acrylic and Oil on gallery style canvas

Sometimes every path forward seems wrong and right at the same time. I painted this original artwork remembering such a time in my life.

Now I look at these decisions as opportunities for new beginnings.

A way to find my way back home.

May this painting remind you that with every crossroad there is an opportunity for growth and beautiful new beginnings.

Details:   24"x 12" Acrylic and Oil Painting on Canvas (1 1/2" depth)

This painting was created to remind us that we are all worthy of love. 

She embraces her silver hair as a glorious crown.  The lines around her eyes and lips tell the story of her life's journey thus far.

I painted this piece because I believe that if we can all feel that we are important, that our feelings matter, and that we can make a difference - then that is when age, gender, status, ethnicity, or the state of our body, become irrelevant.

We are worthy of love because we exist - and we are beautiful!

 Details:  16x16" Oil Painting on Canvas (1 1/2" deep)

"Roots" was inspired by searching for fundamental qualities that help us to grow and reach contentment. She portrays a strength of character built from lessons learned from life. My desire is that she will inspire women to find their core beliefs and continue to grow in self-confidence.

Roots" was painted to portray a strength of character built from lessons learned from life. My desire is that she will inspire women to find their core beliefs and continue to grow in self-confidence.

Details:  16x16" Oil Painting on Gallery Style Canvas (1 1/2" depth)