“Asunder II” Oil Painting - 16” x 20”

I created this painting to symbolize an unplanned life- one derailed by chronic illness, trauma, infertility, mental illness, grief, or one that simply hasn’t met expectations- and how one has to allow the two lives- both planned and unplanned- to meld together to find true joy through heartache.

I wanted it to feel as if a plan was laid out, then torn from a journal as if it didn't pan out, and another plan was then made visible because of that courageous act: symbolizing faith taking over a life unplanned, and revealing joy as a reward.

I titled this painting, Asunder, a word from Old English that has several meanings: "torn apart or in separate pieces," and "to distinguish or tell apart."

The “torn” part of this painting isn’t finished yet (some of it has been painted over in the listing photo.) I’m listing it for sale before it’s completely finished due to the popularity and request of it online. The image itself is completely finished and won’t change, but the “torn” aspect will be a bit more detailed once this layer has dried and I can add it back.

Oil on deep canvas. 16” x 20” unframed with painted sides. Can be hung as-is.

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This painting will ship in 3-4 weeks (currently still drying then will need to be varnished.)

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