The moon is always out of reach, however, being in its light makes its beauty feel tangible. This dark nightscape depicts the unobtainable things in life that we reach for even when they are beyond our grasp. I wanted the hands to carry the heavy emotions that we all experience in moments that feel out of our control.

This piece was started at the beginning of 2022 when I felt a significant lack of control in my life and I had no idea what was next. Soon after starting this painting, I quit working on it because it felt beyond my skill level at the time. Two years later a wave of inspiration came over me with a new perspective and growth in my skill which led me to finish it within three weeks and easily becoming one of the pieces I’m most proud of.

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Oil on 24 x 36 inch canvas