CANVAS Oil Painting

Size: 20″ x 24″

Year: 2026

This painting captures the quiet calm before an approaching storm—a moment where stillness and subtle tension coexist. Soft pastel tones create a sense of emotional release, reflecting our instinct to find peace even in uncertainty.

Inspired by Self-Determination Theory, the work explores autonomy, competence, and relatedness as inner anchors. It invites the viewer to pause, trust, and connect with a moment of joy —embracing a gentle calm just before everything shifts.