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Horizons is about the balance between struggle and peace, and the journey toward new beginnings. It represents the quiet yet powerful process of moving from darkness into light, where we expand our perspective and find clarity beyond the immediate challenges. Horizons captures the idea that, while the present may seem difficult, there’s always something brighter and more peaceful on the horizon, a reminder that perseverance and endurance leads to growth and that hope always lies ahead.
Horizons is inspired by angelic visions with delicate interplay of gold, grey and white, aiming to create a serene and expansive composition. This piece represents active healing. I began by using thin layers of glazing medium to soften transitions and create an ethereal quality, mimicking the atmosphere from my vision of heavenly skies. Using newspaper, a palette knife and brushes, I created different textures. I then applied soft transitions of grey and white, blending them wet-on-wet to create smooth gradients and subtle ridges.
The final touches of gold paint accents were added sparingly through dry-brushing, carefully blending them into the central shape that sweeps across the canvas to evoke warmth without overwhelming the composition. The result is a minimalist yet rich canvas that captures the feeling of open horizons and tranquil elegance – the message of hope and elation through the complex journey from dark to light.
Artist: Natalie Bell
Dimensions: 30cm x 60cm
Year: 2025
Frame: Without frame
Technique: Acrylics, Gel Modelling Paste, Gold Spray Paint
Horizons is about the balance between struggle and peace, and the journey toward new beginnings. It represents the quiet yet powerful process of moving from darkness into light, where we expand our perspective and find clarity beyond the immediate challenges. Horizons captures the idea that, while the present may seem difficult, there’s always something brighter and more peaceful on the horizon, a reminder that perseverance and endurance leads to growth and that hope always lies ahead.
Horizons is inspired by angelic visions with delicate interplay of gold, grey and white, aiming to create a serene and expansive composition. This piece represents active healing. I began by using thin layers of glazing medium to soften transitions and create an ethereal quality, mimicking the atmosphere from my vision of heavenly skies. Using newspaper, a palette knife and brushes, I created different textures. I then applied soft transitions of grey and white, blending them wet-on-wet to create smooth gradients and subtle ridges.
The final touches of gold paint accents were added sparingly through dry-brushing, carefully blending them into the central shape that sweeps across the canvas to evoke warmth without overwhelming the composition. The result is a minimalist yet rich canvas that captures the feeling of open horizons and tranquil elegance – the message of hope and elation through the complex journey from dark to light.
Artist: Natalie Bell
Dimensions: 30cm x 60cm
Year: 2025
Frame: Without frame
Technique: Acrylics, Gel Modelling Paste, Gold Spray Paint