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Vulnerable & Real
They say life begins at 40, but at 31, I feel like I’m finally starting the chapter I’ve been writing in my head since I was five years old. If you know me, you know that a sketchbook has been my constant companion through every stage of life. But somewhere between growing up and becoming a mom of three, the "artist" part of my identity got tucked away behind diaper changes, school runs, and the beautiful chaos of raising a family. Lately, though, something has shifted. I’ve
Arriel Boyd
Mar 142 min read


Realm of dreams skull
The Duality of the Spirit, "Realm of Dreams," is a journey through the two halves of our subconscious: the breathtaking heights of our aspirations and the fiery depths of our fears. By using a cow skull as my canvas, I wanted to show that even in the stillness of the past, a living, breathing world of "Dreams and Nightmares" continues to pulse. The Dream: The External Ascension The exterior of the skull serves as a window into a peaceful, higher dimension. The Golden Sut
Arriel Boyd
Mar 142 min read


Pink Serenity
This is a serene and ethereal landscape that transports the viewer into a dreamlike, nocturnal world. Titled "Pink Serenity," this 16x12 acrylic painting uses a soft, pastel-heavy palette to create a sense of quiet magic. Composition and Subject Matter The painting depicts a tranquil lakeside scene under a large, glowing full moon. The composition is framed by two prominent, weeping cherry-blossom-style trees that lean inward, drawing the eye toward the center of the canvas.
Arriel Boyd
Mar 141 min read


Echoes of the Crimson Tide
"In the silence between breaths, where the sky blushes red and the water turns to glass, stands the lone traveler. Echoes of the Crimson Tide is an exploration of the beauty found in stillness and the resilience of a spirit that refuses to fade, even when the stars begin to dim." This piece leans heavily into the dreamlike quality of surrealism, where the laws of nature are suspended in favor of emotional atmosphere. To go deeper into this narrative, we can focus on the inter
Arriel Boyd
Mar 142 min read


Keeper of the Glade
"Deep within the Sunless Thicket, the Keeper keeps her vigil. The Glimmer-Seed she cradles is the last remaining ember of a fallen star. If its light touches the damp forest floor, the grove falls into shadow. This 18x24 acrylic piece, 'Keeper of the Grove,' explores the quiet weight of stewardship and the magic hidden in the darkest corners of the woods. Would you dare to enter the grove?" This is a vibrant and enchanting acrylic piece that beautifully balances the mystery
Arriel Boyd
Mar 142 min read


Lost at fall
"Lost at Fall" serves as a visual meditation on the Liminal Space—the sacred "in-between." It depicts the precise moment when the vibrant life of summer surrenders to the introspective silence of winter, suggesting that losing one's way is often the only way to find one's spirit. Key Spiritual Elements The Lunar Sentinel: The oversized, radiating moon acts as a spiritual beacon. It doesn't just illuminate the path; it penetrates the darkness of the subconscious. Its rays t
Arriel Boyd
Mar 142 min read


Transience
Visual Overview The painting is a vertical composition that blends surrealism with classical allegorical symbols. It features a central vertical axis formed by a clock-faced scale that pierces an anatomical heart, all cradled by a pair of ethereal, glowing purple hands. The background is a cosmic, swirling expanse of deep blues and blacks, suggesting a space outside of normal time. Key Symbolic Elements The Celestial Scale The Clock: At the summit sits a golden, ornate
Arriel Boyd
Mar 142 min read
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