Waiting for a miracle (2024)Watercolour by Natalia Butenko

The watercolor “Waiting for a Miracle” captures a quiet, luminous moment balanced between night and fairy tale. In the dimly lit room on New Year’s Eve, filled with soft shadows, a little girl stands by a large window. She is wearing an elegant white dress, glowing gently in the darkness, and a delicate wreath of snowflakes on her head, making her look like a tiny angel.
Outside the window, her very first fireworks burst into the night sky. Multicolored lights bloom against the darkness and reflect on the glass, illuminating the girl’s face. She is bathed in this magical glow, as if the light comes not only from outside, but also from within — from her wonder and quiet anticipation of a miracle.
Nearby stands a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, adorned with glowing lights, ornaments, and ribbons. Its warm sparkle enhances the festive atmosphere and balances the cool night beyond the window. Painted in light, transparent watercolor layers, the scene feels airy and tender, where light speaks louder than lines, and emotion is more important than detail.
This is not just a holiday scene, but a cherished family memory — a moment of first amazement, first magic, and a child’s pure belief in miracles.

Materials used:

Watercolours

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 28 x 37 x 0.5cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: People and portraits

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