Almost Holding (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Margarita Stepanova

“Almost Holding” captures the fragile moment just before two hands meet.

The fingers reach toward one another with tenderness and hesitation, leaving a narrow space between connection and distance. That small gap becomes the emotional centre of the painting — a symbol of longing, vulnerability, trust, and everything that remains unspoken.

Warm peach and blush tones contrast with the soft blue-grey background, creating a calm and intimate atmosphere. The textured surface adds tactile depth and a subtle sense of movement, as though the gesture has been suspended for only a moment.

This painting is part of my ongoing exploration of the language of hands and the way a simple gesture can express emotional closeness without words. Its compact square format makes it a personal, intimate piece that can be displayed alone or alongside other works from the same series.

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