First Light.

Size & Medium.

70cm x 50cm

Acrylic on unstretched canvas

Description.

This painting celebrates the arrival of a new life, the first grandchild, the first baby for a young mother and the beginning of a new generation.

At the centre sits the mother and child surrounded by nurturing energy, represented by the large circle and U-shapes, traditional symbols of people sitting together. The connected circles symbolise family and kinship, all watching over the new baby with love and guidance.

The flowing lines represent the journey into motherhood, winding through past, present and future. The earthy palette of bronzes, browns and whites reflects stability, warmth and the grounding presence of family.

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MaterialsCanvas I only paint on the highest quality double primed 100% cotton fine art canvas.
Paints I use either Jonsonja or Mattisse matte flow acrylic paint for all of my artworks.
Please check the product details for sizing and if the artwork is on stretched (ready to hang) or unstretched canvas (requires framing). Please contact us to discuss framing options.
Care InstructionsDo not expose paintings or prints to direct sunlight.
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FramingArtworks marked 'Acrylic on stretched canvas' are pieces that are ready to hang, where the canvas is stretched around a wooden frame, you can opt to add a frame upon delivery or we can always help with adding a frame. Items marked "Acrylic on unstreched canvas" are paintings on a sheet of canvas which can be rolled up and stretched/framed upon delivery. Please get in touch for any framing enquiries.
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