Take A Deep Breath Acrylic

Take a Deep Breath
Acrylic on canvas, 90 × 60 cm
Take a Deep Breath is a bold contemporary figurative painting that explores themes of pause, release, and self-regulation in a fast-paced world. Rendered in acrylic with confident, graphic line work and vibrant blocks of colour, the profile figure appears mid-exhale, mouth open, embodying both tension and relief.
The expressive teal burst of hair radiates outward, visually echoing the act of breathing and suggesting the movement of air, thought, and emotion. Warm flesh tones are contrasted with cool blues and greens, creating a dynamic balance between inner intensity and calm. Hand-written text floats above the figure, reinforcing the work’s gentle but direct message and grounding the piece in contemporary narrative practice.
Blending elements of expressionism, naïve art, and illustrative figuration, this painting invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with their own physical and emotional rhythms. The work is both playful and purposeful, offering an accessible yet resonant visual reminder of the power of a single breath.