“Illumination from Within” Original Art

Mixed Media and Oil on Canvas Panel 12”x16”

Illumination comes from within. 

The mind is an ocean, holding more than we can see.This painting feels like a glimpse into the subconscious—a space where thoughts, emotions, and spiritual truths flow beneath our awareness. 

In this painting, two white roses drift within moving water, their petals seemingly weightless, yet deeply connected to the currents below. Inside the vase, two fish swim—symbols of the conscious mind, thoughts contained yet constantly shifting. Outside, three more fish move freely in the vast ocean, representing the subconscious—those deeper intuitions, emotions, and spiritual truths that guide us unseen.

Above it all, strong rays of light pierce through, illuminating the water below. This light feels like divine insight, clarity breaking through the depths of our being. It reminds me that even when we feel submerged in our own thoughts and emotions, there is always a higher wisdom shining down, guiding us toward understanding and growth.