Affirmations (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Liubou Sas

A young woman is depicted in profile against a deep turquoise background—as if immersed in her own thoughts. Her face is not idealized: a weary, complex gaze, slightly swollen eyelids. She neither looks at the viewer nor seeks validation; instead, she leans toward the dark side of the canvas, where her inner dialogue plays out.
Her affirmations do not yet carry conviction. She recites them daily, like a grueling chore:
"I am beautiful"—and she looks away.
"I don't need to be liked to exist"—and this rings truer.
The painting reveals that affirmations are no magic spell. They are the stubborn repetition of words one does not yet believe—in the hope that, someday, one will. The beauty here lies not in her face, but in the woman's persistence—her refusal to stop speaking gently to herself, even when her inner voice whispers back.

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 15.35 x 22.83 x 0.79" (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Nudes and erotic