Porcelain Lullaby

This little porcelain bird comes from an avian collection that my mom carefully gathered over the years. It found its way into our family in the 70s. I’ve always seen it as a petite guardian of serenity. It evokes a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. Portraying it during this summer in Poland brought a lot of joy and calm to my racing thoughts.

The painting I created holds a very special place in my heart. It represents a significant milestone–my first attempt at the Alla Prima technique, painting directly from observation onto the canvas with no prior sketching or planning. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try but convinced myself I can’t do it yet.

Do you know what happens when we dare to challenge our long-held beliefs and break free from the narratives we’ve told ourselves for years? Well, that’s when the magic happens:) It may sound like a cliché, but it’s so true that if we let go of fears and jump into exploration of uncharted territories, we open ourselves up to growth and the discovery of aspects of ourselves that we never thought possible.

This artwork symbolizes a journey of conquering fears. It’s also an exploration and appreciation of the subtle beauty found in ordinary yet cherished objects.

Medium: Oil paint on linen mounted to the wooden panel

Painting size: 9cm x 10.5cm (3.5” x 4.1”)

Frame size: 16.7cm x 15cm (6.5” x 5.9”)

Fully framed and ready to hang on the wall

If you are interested in following my artistic journey, I invite you to visit my website https://martawitkiewicz.com/

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