The Wild Repreive

Description

“The Wild Reprieve”

Part of the “Where the Sky Begins” series A Celebration of Courage and Intentional Stillness

“The Wild Reprieve” captures the essential, restorative moment before the ultimate act of faith. It is the deep, final breath taken before the great unfolding—the knowledge that the most powerful leaps require absolute presence first.

Here, the macaw, a symbol of bold, unapologetic color and a wild spirit, is depicted in a moment of tranquil pause. With its back turned on the vast horizon, it is deliberately unhurried, grounded by the earth and the small sustenance at its feet. The posture is one of deep inner certainty, confirming the courage to act is born from the courage to rest.

This painting honors the inner wisdom that understands the journey to flight is not always frantic; sometimes, the greatest defiance is simply to wait until you are fully charged. It reminds you that being grounded is not the opposite of freedom—it is the very thing that makes the soaring possible.

Key Features:

• Emotional Depth: Evokes the feeling of calm certainty, courageous preparation, and purposeful self-trust.
• Symbolic Imagery: The resting macaw and the quiet setting symbolize the balance between roots and wings.
• Message of Empowerment: A reminder that intentional stillness and self-care are essential parts of the warrior’s journey.

Having “The Wild Reprieve” in your space is a beautiful, powerful reminder to trust your timing, honor your need to recharge, and know that the sky begins exactly where you decide to rise, but that moment may begin with a quiet pause.

Artist’s Reflection

When I began painting “The Wild Reprieve,” I was exploring the true nature of the courageous leap. We often think of the jump as the heroic part, but I realized the most profound moment of freedom comes just before—in the quiet decision to pause and fully recharge.

The Macaw, with its back to the vastness and its eye catching the fruit, embodies this crucial stillness. It’s not hesitating out of fear; it’s taking an unapologetic moment to be completely present and grounded. The message is that you can’t truly soar unless you are first whole and fueled.

To me, this painting is about rejecting the pressure to rush. It’s a quiet act of defiance against constant motion, a firm belief that your inner wisdom knows the right time to move. It’s a reminder that great power lies in the intentional pause—the moment you fully trust your roots before deploying your wings. That is where the wild soul truly finds its strength.

About the painting

Medium: mixed media on gallery-wrapped canvas

Varnish: finished with a UV-protection, gloss varnish

Size: 50 by 60 cm (19.7 by 23.6 inches)

Year: 2025

Original painting

Unframed, wired, ready to hang

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