Here & Now

Original Mixed Media/Painting
30 x 40 inches
2026
One-of-a-kind work.
Signed by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity included. 
$3,800 USD
At the heart of this work stands a young girl beside a lion. She is not a portrait of fearlessness, but a reflection of the human experience—standing at the threshold of the unknown, choosing to wonder even when certainty is absent. She embodies the delicate balance between what can be seen and what must be trusted.
Beside her stands the lion, a symbol of divine presence—steady, powerful, and unwavering. Rather than leading or pushing her forward, he remains at her side, offering quiet strength and reassurance. Together, they speak to the universal longing for guidance, belonging, and the courage to move forward when the path ahead is unclear.
Rising behind them is a white birch tree, a symbol deeply rooted in renewal. Birch trees are often among the first to emerge after fire, storms, or other disruptions, making them enduring emblems of resilience and new beginnings. Its luminous bark evokes the idea of grace—the restorative force that heals what has been broken, illuminates the way forward, and invites us to begin again.
Through these symbols, the painting explores themes of trust, transformation, and hope. It serves as a visual reminder that even in seasons of uncertainty, we are not abandoned to carry life's burdens alone. Renewal often arrives quietly, and courage is sometimes found not in the absence of fear, but in the willingness to keep moving forward with wonder.