“Truce” Oil Painting in Antique Frame - 21.5" x 16.25"

Named from a poem I wrote about imposter syndrome.

The Inspiration:

I've recently been dealing with feelings of inadequacy, especially in relation to art. This collection is comprised of 3 paintings that were sitting in storage for a few months, incomplete. Anytime I looked at them, I felt defeated, unsure if I'd ever have the skill to revive them.

Over the past few weeks, I've been able to paint a plethora of smaller works, which have built up my confidence again. Then, I received a very kind message from someone (who didn't know the feelings I'd been battling) who sent words of praise that pulled me out of my slump. That afternoon, her message rang through my head like a ship's brass bell going off, beckoning me to keep painting lest I lose myself further. I dug these 3 paintings out of storage and promised myself I'd make them something to be proud of. It took some hard work, but it also felt effortless (oh, the beautiful paradox of creating art.)

I'm proud to say these are some of my favorite works I've created to date, all thanks to a stranger's kindness on the internet. It costs nothing to spread joy, and I hope these works, and the accompanying poem, can spark something within you as she did for me.

The Details:

Frame is 21.5" x 16.25".

Oil on custom hardboard, in an antique frame found in rural TN.

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

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Shipping

Free shipping to anywhere within the continental US.

This painting will ship in approx. 3 weeks because it is freshly painted and needs time to dry before varnish, then needs a little more time before shipment.

Pricing

After 24 hours of being listing, if still available, this painting becomes 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.

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.