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About The Artwork
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The Inspiration
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."
This particular Asunder work is created with the patina of an antique oil painting in mind. I wanted it to feel like it had age far beyond its date of creation, so I added a special glaze on top to give it that character. I wiped back the glaze from the light, so the light would glow that much more against the darker, muted outer corners, almost like a vignette on a photograph.
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About
Oil on deep canvas. 28" x 22" unframed with painted sides, ready to hang or be framed.
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Shipping
Free shipping to anywhere within the continental US.
This painting will ship in 3-4 weeks (currently still drying then will need to be varnished.)
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Pricing
Chosen prices are a direct correlation of time spent creating. Some paintings take 10 hours and some take several months of 60+ hours of work plus dry times between layers. The value, rarity and ornateness of each frame (or lack thereof) is also taken into account. Asunder paintings in general take several months to create.
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Payment Plan
After 48 hours of being listed, available paintings become eligible for an invoice-based payment plan. This payment series is interest-free and is simply the cost of the painting spread out over (up to) 3 payments, spaced a month apart. Managed by Kayla, with no credit check. Please email Hello@KaylaDeVitoFineArt.com to inquire.
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Prints
Prints will be available of this painting sometime in 2026.
To preserve the beauty and longevity of your artwork, keep away from direct sunlight, humidity, and extreme temperature changes. Paintings and prints should only be displayed and stored in stable environments, to avoid warp of canvas stretcher bars or paper.
Handle all pieces with care using clean, dry hands, and avoid contact with liquids or harsh chemicals. For maintenance, gently dust surfaces with a soft cloth. Proper care will help maintain the color, texture, and integrity of each piece for years to come.
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