“Sink or Swim II” Oil Painting - 40" x 30"

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Painted/named from a poem I wrote.

This is a special seascape scene that I painted to represent feeling hopeless and lost, and the importance- and strength- of saving yourself during times likes these. It also includes maybe finding no footing with those around you but finding strength through whatever empowers you: religion, giving back, therapy, etc. We often hear of how others played a part in being our saving grace, but it's also understated how powerful it is when you're forced to pick yourself up time and time again. This is to represent all those who've been forced to be strong, been forced to choose between sink or swim, and chose to swim like hell to save themselves. I see you and your quiet strength. I added the aurora borealis to this painting to add a symbol of loved ones who've passed on that may also aid as a "guiding light," even if we no longer have help earthside. They're always watching over us and cheering us on. I added thousands of teeny stars behind the lights, and an island illuminated from behind, representing guidance and safety just up ahead. These lights can also symbolize holding onto hope brought in by religion, through dark times.

This is one of those instances where photos truly don't do this painting justice. It is truly more brilliant in person.

All originals and prints come with the poem they’re named/painted from, in case you’d like to frame and hang it next to the art.

Oil on deep, gallery-wrapped canvas. Large at 40" x 30". A true statement piece and special reminder. Unframed, with painted sides, ready to hang.

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