
Gentle Notes
About This Piece
This painting marks a threshold.A figure moves through shadow and still water, shaped by what she has endured. Her face is marked by the lotus, a flower that grows from mud and rises through it. Its presence speaks to resilience, to becoming stronger in the very place that once felt impossible. Now that she has lifted from the depths, light finds her.
Butterflies rest around her as symbols of change. They reflect the kind of transformation that comes slowly, through breaking, through waiting, through rebuilding.
This piece is about moving through hardship without denying it. It holds the moment when grief begins to shift into growth.
Original artwork info:
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 12 in × 12 in
Surface: Stretched canvas
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.