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Quote that inspired this piece:
"And so she began — not because she was ready, but because she was done waiting to be."
— Unknown
My poem for this painting:
For a long time, she carried the dream quietly, privately.
Protected it from doubt, delay, and the many ways the world asks a woman to let go of what calls her most deeply.
But the dream did not disappear.
It waited for its moment - quietly gathering itself, like wings beginning to open.
And when it began to move, she knew.
Not because everything was finished, or every answer had arrived.
But because the signs were there now - alive in a way they never had been before.
What once felt distant was beginning to answer her.
What once lived only in longing was beginning to take form.
And with it came the quiet, certain knowing;
this is not your imagination.
This is not foolish.
This is not late.
This is movement.
This is confirmation.
This is the life you have been sensing beginning, at last, to move toward you as surely as you are moving toward it.
Keep going, don’t look back.
This is the beginning of her becoming.
Symbolism:
DOVE: I painted this in line with her chest and at the level of her heart.
- The open wings: Her life force being released; uplift and movement forward
- Her soul in motion
ANEMONE FLOWERS: First blooming of her true self.
- Soft evidence of her emergence
- Her inner world beginning to blossom outwards
DIAMOND EARRINGS: Reflecting her self respect
- Her femininity claimed consciously
- Remembering her self worth
HIDDEN KEY: The threshold to her future is opening.
- The quiet unlocking of her next chapter
In Evangeline’s Story:
‘The Beginning of Her Becoming’ appears in Instalment 18 of The Turning Point.
When an unexpected, significant portrait commission arrives out of the blue from one of the art world’s most influential figures, Evangeline is faced with an opportunity that asks her to step far beyond the security of creating artwork that is usually not seen publicly.
Read “She Had Said Yes Before She Understood Who She Had Agreed to Paint” →
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Quality & Craftsmanship:
Giclée print on 300gsm archival cotton rag paper.
Printed with museum-grade inks to preserve colour, depth, and detail.Edition:
Produced in strictly limited quantities.
Once the edition has sold, it will not be reprinted.
Authentication:
Each print is accompanied by a signed, individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Sizing & Proportion:
As each original painting is created on hand-cut paper, its proportions may vary slightly from standard A4, A3, A2 or A1 dimensions.
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Medium:
Mixed media on heavyweight archival paperSize:
76cm x 56cm
(approx. 30” x 22”)Authenticity:
Hand-signed original artwork accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.Craftsmanship:
Created using professional-grade archival materials selected for longevity and colour integrity. -
Pricing:
All prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD).Final Sale:
Due to the limited nature of each release, all purchases are final.Worldwide Shipping:
Complimentary global shipping is included for both original paintings and prints.Customs & Duties:
International orders may be subject to customs duties or import taxes, payable by the recipient. These charges are set by your country’s import laws and are outside my control.Dispatch Timeline:
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You will receive an email notification as soon as your artwork is on its way.Packaging:
All original paintings and prints are supplied unframed and carefully rolled in protective, acid-free materials before being securely packaged in a cylinder for delivery.