Exhale

oil on canvas | 20x26” | 2024

This portrait captures a fleeting moment of quiet intimacy as Brittany exhales a soft puff of smoke, surrounded by the lush greenery of a New Orleans backyard. The gentle play of light on her skin and the vibrant elephant ear plant behind her evoke a sense of serenity, blurring the boundary between figure and nature. Caught in an unguarded moment, Brittany becomes both subject and symbol — embodying the profound stillness and quiet reverie that runs through the Sacred Forms series. The muted tones and soft brushwork invite the viewer to linger in the subtle, sacred spaces of memory and connection.