Oil on canvas, 15 x 20 inches, one-of-a-kind original painting
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About the Work
Rest is an intimate oil painting that reflects on rest as a physical, mental, and spiritual state. Textural elements suggest lichen, stone, and skin - evoking slow time, stillness, and the quiet harmony found in natural rhythms. The work invites pause, offering space to breathe and reconnect wth a sense of restoration that often feels out of reach.
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About This Collection
Rest is part of the Motherhood – Play Collection, a body of work exploring joy, difficulty, and transformation through layered abstraction and intuitive mark-making. Created during a return to painting, the work balances structure and spontaneity, inviting sustained looking and personal interpretation.
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Artist Reflection
Alternate title: Have You Ever Dreamed of Becoming a Rock and Sleeping for a Million Years?
During early motherhood, alongside the exhaustion of caring for a newborn, I experienced intense insomnia, unable to sleep even when rest was possible. I found myself fantasizing about becoming a stone: covered in moss, resting on a geologic timescale. This painting emerged from that longing for deep, uninterrupted sleep.
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Materials
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Richly textured oil paint on 100% cotton, archival-quality canvas
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Availability
Original painting, signed by the artist. This painting is part of a limited body of work and will not be recreated. Available directly from the artist for a limited time prior to gallery exhibition in Anchorage, AK.
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Payment & Shipping Options
To reserve this piece or inquire about payment and shipping options, please select "Inquire / Reserve this piece today." I will personally follow up to confirm availability, preferred payment method, and delivery details.
Accepted payment options incude bank deposit, cash on delivery, and credit card. Local pickup in Clam Gulch, Alaska is always welcome.
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Refunds
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