Finding silence (2026) Original Watercolour by Elena Lykhodid

"Finding Silence" is a deeply personal exploration of the internal shifts we experience during times of great change. This portrait captures that pivotal moment of realization—a quiet, heavy pause where one begins to accept the transformation within themselves as a consequence of life’s unfolding events.

​The subject’s pensive gaze and grounded posture reflect the weight and the grace of this acceptance. Rendered in emotive watercolor washes, the painting speaks to a universal human experience: the transition from who we were to who we are becoming. The warm, domestic backdrop of soft pinks and vintage textures contrasts with the profound internal journey of the figure.

This painting is an invitation to the viewer to find resonance in their own journey of growth and to embrace the beauty of inner change.

Artwork Medium: watercolour on cold-pressed acid-free paper (FABRIANO) 300g/m2

A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with the artwork.

Materials used:

watercolor

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 64 x 45 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 64 x 45cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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