'Stillness in Motion'

Abbey Mae | Studio Verified independent store

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This one was all trial and error… a piece that seemed to know what it wanted to become, even when I didn’t. Centred around my favourite animal, the turtle, it began as a loose, flu id seascape, then took on a life of its own, evolving into a bold, textured impasto oil painting. It’s not what I planned… but that’s the beauty of the process. I’ve grown to love its weight, movement, and raw expression. The still turtle gliding through the moving ocean is a creature unhurried, ancient, and wise, carried effortlessly by the restless tides. Its slow, deliberate movement in the swirling currents, reminding us that peace can exist even in chaos. The turtle doesn’t resist the sea — it flows with it. In this quiet grace lies a deeper lesson: that you don’t always need to force your way forward. Sometimes, strength is in surrender, and progress is found in patience. Oil on canvas | 22 x 28 inches. Shipped lovingly worldwide from New Zealand. Show more