“Looking In” 2026 - Original Artwork Original Acrylic Palette Knife Painting 10 x 30 Inches Signed by Allison Victoria There is something sacred about the way children see the world—open, curious, unguarded. Looking In captures a quiet moment of reflection. A young girl stands at the base of a tree, drawn into the hidden nook within it—both physically and symbolically. She is not searching outward, but inward… leaning into wonder, into stillness, into something deeper. This piece was inspired by Matthew 18:3–5, a reminder that to truly see, we must become like children—humble, curious, and open-hearted. Painted with bold, textured palette knife strokes, layers of color and light build a sense of movement and depth, mirroring the inner journey we’re all invited into. The tree—strong, rooted, alive—becomes a place of both shelter and discovery. This painting marks a turning point in my work, where storytelling and symbolism of childhood meet my expressive acrylic palette knife style. It’s part of a larger journey I’m exploring—how fleeting childhood moments can quietly teach us who we are and who we’re becoming. "Looking In" is a gentle invitation:to pause, to reflect, and to rediscover childlike wonder. Click here to read the blog post diving deeper into the story behind this painting.
