Awakening
Original oil painting on canvas
100 × 150 cm
Signed and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
Presented in a soft-black floating frame Delivery included across England, Scotland and Wales.
£3,100
The Story
Awakening marks the first quiet spark of light after a long period of darkness. It is not the end of the journey, but the moment hope begins to return, the gentle realisation that healing is possible and that, little by little, we can begin to find ourselves again.
It is the beginning of returning to oneself: the quiet moment when hope stirs, healing begins, and the path forward slowly comes into view. Rather than offering certainty, it speaks of possibility, the first gentle step towards becoming who we were always meant to be.
Built through many layers of oil paint, the work reveals delicate veils of light emerging through softer, muted tones. Every texture and brushstroke reflects the beauty of transformation, where strength and vulnerability exist side by side. Rather than hiding what came before, each layer becomes part of the story, allowing light to rise through the painting with honesty and quiet resilience.
Although rooted in my own journey, Awakening is intentionally open to interpretation. It invites each viewer to pause, reflect and discover their own meaning within its atmosphere, offering a space for hope, stillness and renewal.
A Moment With the Work
Spend a moment with the painting and allow your eyes to move through its shifting layers of light, colour and texture. Step closer to notice the marks held within its surface, then stand back and observe how the composition begins to open and breathe. As the light changes throughout the day, Awakening reveals new depths, inviting reflection on those quiet moments when something within us begins to stir, unfold and return to life.
Details
Original oil painting on canvas
One-of-a-kind original artwork
Signed by the artist
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Ready to hang
Delivery
Delivery is arranged individually to ensure your artwork travels safely. Please enquire with your postcode before purchasing.
Complimentary collection from my Croydon studio is available, and personal delivery may be offered within approximately two hours. For destinations farther afield, I will provide a quotation for specialist insured delivery.
No payment is taken until the artwork, framing and delivery costs have been agreed.
About the Collection
Awakening forms part of Where Light Returns, my debut collection of atmospheric abstract oil paintings exploring healing, resilience and the quiet return of hope. Together, the collection reflects a journey from darkness towards light, inviting moments of reflection, peace and connection.