Compassion (2025)Acrylic painting by Margaret Lipsey

This figure stands in the quiet moment just before commitment becomes action. Formed entirely with a palette knife, the body opens upward while the dress fractures into swift, directional strokes, creating a sense of lift, tension, and release. Every mark is intentional, pressed forward with confidence rather than refinement.

The restrained palette of black, white, and soft metallic accents heightens the emotional clarity of the piece. There is weight in the upper body and movement below, suggesting a balance between grounding and surrender. The negative space surrounding the figure is not empty, it acts as breath, giving the gesture room to expand and resonate.

Faith is about trusting the forward motion even when the destination is not fully visible. The surface carries resolve, vulnerability, and momentum in equal measure. This work holds presence without excess, making it well suited for collectors drawn to strength expressed through restraint.

Invite this piece into your collection as a quiet anchor, a reminder of conviction, courage, and the power of moving ahead with intention.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 22.86 x 30.48cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: People and portraits

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