
Gentle Notes
About This Piece
I created A New Chapter during a season when everything felt unsettled. Change was happening all at once, and grief moved quietly beneath it . Not always loud, but constant. The open book became a promise I was trying to believe in.
From its pages rise lotus stems, wings, and a small nest holding robin eggs, long seen as symbols of renewal and new beginnings. I painted them as reassurance that even when life feels fractured, something tender may already be forming. The nest speaks to protection in the midst of upheaval. The butterflies to transformation that often feels uncomfortable before it feels beautiful.
This piece is about trusting that the next chapter can be gentler than the one you’re living through, even when the current page feels heavy and unfinished.
Original artwork info:
Medium: Mixed media
Size: 12 in × 16 in
Surface: Heavy duty 140lb paper
Print Editions and Materials
Standard Print:
Archival giclée print on fine art paper.
Gallery Print:
Archival giclée print mounted on 3/4" profile wood panel.
Collector’s Print (if offered):
Archival giclée print mounted on 1.5" profile wood panel, hand embellished by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Perfect gift for a special someone or a beautiful addition to your personal collection.
Oversized Giclée Prints
Most Mini Snail Arts prints are offered in carefully selected standard sizes and produced in my own studio.. If you're interested in displaying a piece as a larger statement artwork, oversized giclée prints may be available by special request.
These larger prints are professionally produced using archival materials and museum-quality printing processes through a trusted local fine art print studio. Availability may vary depending on the artwork and desired size.
If you have a particular space or size in mind, I'd be happy to explore the possibilities with you.
What Is Giclée Printing?
Giclée (pronounced zhee-clay) is a fine art printing process used by artists, galleries, and collectors around the world. Unlike mass-produced posters, giclée prints are created using archival pigment inks and fine art papers chosen for their exceptional colour accuracy, richness, and longevity.
Each Mini Snail Arts print is personally produced in my studio with great care and attention to detail. This process preserves the depth, texture, and subtle nuances of the original artwork in a way that standard commercial printing simply cannot.
When properly cared for, archival giclée prints can be enjoyed for generations, making them a meaningful addition to a collection and a lasting way to celebrate the stories that matter most.
Production & Packaging:
Every piece is personally produced, inspected, and packaged in my studio in Quebec, Canada.
Your artwork is carefully prepared for its journey, and opening your new treasure is intended to feel more like an experience than simply opening a package.