"New Chapter" by Tracy Lee Warusevitane - embodies the beginning of a transformative journey. A graceful deer stands at the edge of a cascading waterfall, while a woman, poised and serene, gazes into the horizon. Surrounded by delicate lilies, the scene captures a moment of renewal and connection with nature, inviting the viewer to step into a fresh beginning, where strength, beauty, and possibility converge. There comes a moment—quiet but powerful—when you choose to turn the page. Not because the last chapter wasn’t meaningful, but because something within you knows: there’s more. New Chapter was born from that knowing. In my life, I’ve often found myself beginning again—by choice or by chance—carving fresh paths, chasing new dreams, letting go of what no longer fits. This painting holds the symbols of that spirit: a waterfall rushing forward, never looking back; lilies rising pure and bright from still water, untouched by what lies beneath; and a lone deer standing at the edge of the scene, poised between what was and what’s to come. One of my favourite quotes echoes through this work: “It doesn’t matter what’s been written in your story so far; it’s how you fill up the rest of the pages that counts.” With each brushstroke, I poured in that sense of courage and hope. This piece is a tribute to every brave soul who dares to begin again—who picks up the pen and writes forward, no matter what came before. This original mixed media piece blends inks, spray paint, acrylic, modelling paste, and powdered pigments, finished with high-quality oils. Painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges, it is varnished and ready to hang or be framed to suit your space. Mixed media on gallery-wrapped canvas 70.5cm (h) x 50cm (w) 28" x 20"
