The Funeral Sail Painting for Sale-Art as a Pathway to Insight

 Art doesn’t need to be perfect to contribute to our personal or collective understanding. It allows us to explore topics and ideas on a deeper symbolic level. Whether it’s one of our ancient ancestors drawing buffalo on a cave wall or a modern piece like this, art reflects aspects of life. When we challenge ourselves to view problems and questions through new lenses, we often discover solutions that others might not see. One doesn’t need to be a perfect artist to benefit from exploring art as a way of shifting perception.

The Funeral Sail: Sad in a Happy Place
8x10 Acrylic

Let us consider this piece I created a few days ago. My goal was simply to paint as a hobby. I’ve always liked lighthouses, sailboats, and the ocean, so I naturally gravitated toward that theme. After sharing the piece on my social networks—still very much a learner in painting—I received an interesting interpretation.

Someone described it as “sadness in a happy place.” They said, “The dark features and gray demeanor feel like a funeral sail with a loved one.” From that, the piece became titled The Funeral Sail: Sad in a Happy Place. It represents, in many ways, the balance of life and the acceptance of it as we live it. We are beings who experience both joy and sadness, and sometimes those emotions intertwine.

As I continue to improve my paintings, I offer some pieces for sale. Shipping is included. Often, I donate part of the proceeds to various charities, memberships, and events. You can message me directly and send $35 via PayPal with your address, or purchase through Etsy or eBay. If a piece doesn’t sell, it’s eventually repainted or repurposed. The best works are saved for the long term.

eBay Paintings

The Wooded Pathway-Etsy

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