Leap of Faith (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Julia Kerrison

Capturing a heart-stopping moment of thrill and graceful precision, Leap of Faith depicts an acrobat diving through a vertical column of hoops under the bright circus spotlight. Rendered with smooth tonal gradients and atmospheric lighting, this original painting perfectly balances high-stakes drama with weightless elegance. This and the other paintings in my circus collection are inspired by my time working for a circus theatre company, which was absolutely magical.

Key Features & Artistic Details:
Thrilling Motion & Narrative: Features a silhouetted figure leaping mid-air through stacked metal hoops, capturing the tension, focus, and fluidity of performative acrobatics.

Atmospheric Contrast: Blends a warm, ember-like orange glow on the left with cool, hazy steel-blues on the right, divided by a brilliant white spotlight beam.

Soft, Ethereal Finish: Employs blended, mist-like brushwork to recreate the haze of stage smoke, floating dust, and shimmering string lights under the big top canvas.

Striking Geometry: Interlocking circular hoops and sharp, angled light beams create a strong visual structure across the panoramic layout.

Product Specifications
• Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on stretched canvas
• Dimensions: 30 x 81 cm
• Style: Impressionistic / Expressive Figurative
• Framing: Ready to hang with finished edges; unframed
• Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the back; includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Style & Placement Notes
The dynamic horizontal format and rich color split make Leap of Faith a captivating statement piece above a sofa, bed headboard, or side table. Its fusion of warm ochre and cool slate blue accents effortlessly bridges diverse interior color schemes.

I handle and package all my artwork with the utmost care. Your painting will be carefully wrapped in protective materials and fully tracked and insured to ensure safe arrival. (If you have any questions about framing, hanging, or international shipping, please feel free to send me a message!)

This is a one-of-a-kind artwork, created and painted by me. I always sign my work on the back of the painting and initial on the front. You will also receive a certificate of authenticity on the back of your painting.

Worldwide shipping takes around 3 days to arrive, depending on its destination. Please allow up to 5 business days to prepare for shipment.

All rights reserved, Julia Kerrison. This is an original work of art created by the artist herself and may not be reproduced without written consent of the artist. The artist retains copyright.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint, texture media, coloured pencils, pastels

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 81 x 30 x 2cm (unframed) / 81 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits