{"product_id":"solitude","title":"Solitude","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Payment options: \u003c\/strong\u003eBank Deposit \u0026amp; Cash on Delivery available for original works – select “Inquire\/Reserve a painting” at top of page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e______________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLITUDE\u003c\/strong\u003e - This 40x16-inch acrylic original on canvas speaks to the hawk in all of us: the independent, visionary spirit whose elevated vantage point encourages self-discovery and inner strength. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eI was inspired to create this painting after taking a much needed break from my toddler. I walked out to the bluff to savor a deep, slow breath of solitude. As I looked north up Cook Inlet, a hawk flew overhead, and I felt immediate lightness spread through my body. Seeing the hawk soar reminded me what it felt like to be free, courageous, and confident. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eI recalled Mary Oliver's line from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eOf Power and Time, \u003c\/em\u003e\"Creative work needs solitude. It needs concentration, without interruptions. It needs the whole sky to fly in...\" \u003c\/span\u003eThe hawk felt like a prelude, whispering, \u003cem\u003eyou will have solitude again, you will paint again, you have strength within.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSolitude\u003c\/em\u003e calls forth \u003cem\u003ec\u003c\/em\u003elarity, wisdom, and focus. It reminds us that when the sun shines, to enjoy its warmth on our face, and when the wind blows, to spread our arms and fly high enough to see the bigger picture. \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolitude\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMotherhood – Play \u003c\/em\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e______________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3af377b9-7fff-2cc8-0b97-b2b4a533d50f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic paint on 100% cotton archival quality canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e______________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable directly from the artist for a limited time prior to gallery exhibition in Anchorage, AK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment \u0026amp; Shipping Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this original artwork, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epayment via cash on delivery, check, or direct deposit is preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: select \"Inquire\/Reserve a painting\" through the banner above\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure checkout instructions will be emailed to you and shipping calculated after you reserve the artwork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn-studio pickup (Clam Gulch, Alaska) is always welcome!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about payment or shipping options: (907) 252-6525.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e______________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefunds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales are final. If something feels off with your order, please contact me and I will do everything I can to make it right. I deeply appreciate your support of my art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Alaska","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42162647203943,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/5334\/9223\/files\/IMG_9315.jpg?v=1770246676","url":"https:\/\/vibrantalaska.com\/products\/solitude","provider":"Vibrant Alaska","version":"1.0","type":"link"}