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

This painting qualifies for our in-house installment plan. Please visit this link for more info. __________ Painted/named from a poem...
Sale price $2,900.00Regular price
Regular price $2,900.00
“Sink or Swim II” Oil Painting - 40" x 30"
Sale price $2,900.00Regular price
Regular price $2,900.00

Kayla DeVito is an oil painter living in the ever-inspiring marsh of Beaufort, SC. While battling depression due to Late-Stage Lyme Disease, Kayla taught herself to paint to cope. She held her first art show in August 2021 and sold out of 40+ paintings in less than a week. Since then, she has continued to evolve and learned to draw upon her emotions to create works that are as layered in meaning as they are in paint. Most of her original works are painted from, or for, a literary piece. Thank you for your interest in these special he(art)works.

Most of Kayla's paintings are oil, and vary in substrate. Her paintings are made with quality canvases and professional-grade paints, and protected in an archival, UV-resistant varnish.

Fine art prints are giclée on Hahnemuhle paper- truly the highest quality paper prints you can buy. These are archival, museum-level reproductions.

Every original artwork is signed with a KD in the corner, Kayla's signature.

Each fine art paper print is numbered out of 50 and comes with a card of authenticity.

About The Artwork

Care Guide

This painting qualifies for our in-house installment plan. Please visit this link for more info.

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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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Shipping

Free shipping within the continental US.

Please note, we are leaving to teach art in France and will be gone through the end of April. All paintings will ship/be delivered in May upon our return.


Pricing

Chosen prices are a direct correlation of time spent creating. Some paintings take 10 hours and some take several months of 100+ hours of work plus dry times between layers. The value, rarity and ornateness of each frame (or lack thereof) is also taken into account.


Prints

Fine art prints will be made available for this painting. Please sign up for my email newsletter at the bottom of this page to be notified of its release.

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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