Between Us (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Margarita Stepanova

“Between Us” explores mutual trust, tenderness, and the quiet understanding that can exist between two people.

Two hands rise toward one another and meet in a delicate, intertwined gesture. Neither hand simply holds or follows the other; both participate equally in the connection. The touch feels intimate yet restrained, suggesting closeness, vulnerability, and something meaningful shared without words.

Soft blue-grey tones create a calm, contemplative atmosphere, while the warmth of the skin brings emotional presence to the composition. The raised textured surface adds tactile depth and subtle movement, making the gesture feel suspended in a private moment.

This painting is part of my ongoing exploration of the language of hands and the way physical gestures can communicate trust, affection, and emotional connection without revealing a specific relationship.

Original one-of-a-kind artwork.
Acrylic paint and gesso on canvas.
Signed by the artist.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Unframed and ready to hang.
Dimensions: 25.4 × 25.4 × 3.8 cm / 10 × 10 × 1.5 in.

Materials used:

Acrylic paints, Gesso

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 25.4 x 25.4 x 3.81cm (unframed) / 25.4 x 25.4cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits

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