Quiet Tension (2026)Acrylic painting by Jo Davies

Quiet Tension explores the delicate space between stillness and unrest. A softened horizon line stretches across the canvas, blurred and restrained, as if suspended between clarity and dissolve. Subtle layers of chalk white, misted taupe, and smoky greys create a muted landscape that feels both grounded and quietly unsettled.
There is a gentle push and pull within the composition, the weight of the darker line balanced by the openness above and below. The surface holds fine textural variations, catching light softly and revealing depth on closer viewing.
This piece invites contemplation. It does not demand attention — it draws you in slowly.
Original painting
Acrylic on canvas board 80x80
Framed in a mini St Ives white open frame 96.8 x 96.8
Soft neutral palette: chalk white, warm greige, muted taupe, smoke grey
Textured, layered surface
Signed on the reverse
Unframed (ready for framing or float mount)
One of a kind
Ideal for minimalist, coastal, or quietly modern interiors.

Materials used:

acrylic paint, brush, canvas panel

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 97 x 97 x 2cm (framed) / 80 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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