The Art of Trust – Finding Centre Series

Work in progress - picture shows the acrylic stage and will change once oils are added.

The Art of Trust – Finding balance in creativity, joy, and flow.

Perched atop a stack of warm, earth-toned stones, the fantail embodies the essence of playfulness and presence. It dances between movement and stillness, trusting the delicate balance beneath its feet, just as we must trust the creative flow that moves through us.

The fiery oranges and deep rust hues evoke the energy of the sacral chakra—the centre of creativity, passion, and joy. This is where ideas spark to life, where expression flows freely, where we reconnect with the pleasure of creation itself. The abstract textures and raw, expressive lines mirror the journey of artistic discovery—sometimes messy, sometimes uncertain, yet always leading to something beautiful.

The Art of Trust is a reminder to embrace play, to trust your instincts, and to allow creativity to move through you without fear. Let it be a call to find joy in the process, to release perfection, and to stand boldly in the light of your own artistic energy.

This mixed-media painting is 22 x 28 inches.