As Ophelia floated amidst the blossoms, she gazed towards the heavens, breathed in and paused.. The cool lake water comforted her and washed away her tears.
In her moment of clarity, she realized that no matter how terrible life can feel, there's always something to be grateful for. She embraced the beauty of possibility and the promise of a fresh start.
This painting tells a new story, one that I hope empowers and inspires you to find hope in the face of challenges and embrace the endless possibilities that lie ahead. 🌟
Inspired by Shakespeare's iconic play, Hamlet and Sir John Everett Millais' painting, Ophelia.
About the process of the original. The flowers are sculpted with clay and painting with acrylics, the background is also in acrylics. It is finished with gloss varnish on the water and matte varnish on her face, hands and flowers to give a wet/dry look. It comes with finished sides and ready to hang.
The giclee canvas prints are archival, lasting over 100 years. They will have a satin finish, signed by the artist and ready to hang.
The giclee cotton rag prints are also archival, they will have a gloss finish and be signed by the artist with 2" border ready to be framed.
"Ophelia's Epiphany"
Mixed Media Painting
12x16
2024
@MelanieRoberge.Art
