An Open Heart

For anyone who's ever felt behind, uncertain, or not feeling good enough. I made this piece during a season when life didn't look the way I thought it would. When I felt behind, uncertain, and I wasn't quite where I was supposed to be. But instead of closing off, I chose to stay open. To soften. To trust. Having an open heart means choosing tenderness even when life has given you every reason to build walls. It's showing up vulnerably to your work, to your relationships, to yourself, even when you're scared. It's also about self-compassion. Staying open to yourself and not punishing yourself for where you're not yet, but holding space for where you are. Treating yourself with the same gentleness you'd offer someone you love. An Open Heart is a handmade sculptural artwork with flowing forms that wind across the canvas like ropes gently twisted together, holding on without rigidity. Painted in soft pink with an iridescent satin gold finish, it shifts in the light, revealing new depth from every angle. When I look at it, I feel comforted. Like a warm hug. A permission to be exactly where I am. It's a reminder that growth doesn't always look like achievement. Sometimes it looks like permission. Sometimes it looks like giving yourself space to see the world in color again, to trust that possibilities are still unfolding even when you can't see them yet. For anyone who's ever felt behind, uncertain, or less-than—this piece is a warm embrace. A gentle whisper that you're exactly where you need to be. And you're allowed to move forward with an open heart. What it's made of: Hand-sculpted drywall mud texture mounted on a birch wood canvas with acrylic wall and airbrush layered paints sealed with an iridescent satin finish Size: 18 x 24 x 4 ″ | 22 lbs This artwork comes with: Hand-wrapped satin + silk ribbon presentation A Certificate of Authenticity, signed, to mark the rarity of the art piece. A miniature keepsake from my studio: a polaroid or sketch A handwritten note, just for you, because every artwork begins and ends with connection. A collector’s token and atmosphere, created through subtle sensory details ✧ Collector Details Includes: Certificate of Authenticity Artwork duster French cleat + guided hanging instructions Artwork care tips + Art Insurance Payment Options: Split payments are available through PayPal and Shop Pay Shipping: FREE Shipping. Ships in a protective Artwork Deluxe Shipper. Read the shipping policy here ORIGINAL PIECE, only 1 available