Original Artwork
I Carry My Mistakes Like Feathers - Original Acrylic Painting
I Carry My Mistakes Like Feathers - Original Acrylic Painting
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"I Carry My Mistakes Like Feathers" is an original acrylic painting celebrating the fearless spirit of youth and the freedom to take risks. A barefoot girl runs across vibrant pink stripes against a bright blue background, her long stick held high as playful abstract birds appear throughout the composition. The words "I carry my mistakes like feathers" are woven into the textured layers, reminding us that mistakes aren't burdens—they're light enough to blow away and learn from. This joyful, energetic piece radiates optimism and the beautiful resilience of not being afraid to fall.
Do you remember when scraped knees didn't slow you down and running barefoot felt like flying? This painting captures that uninhibited childhood freedom—the willingness to act impulsively, run full speed, and trust that tough young feet can handle whatever comes. The semi-abstract birds represent nature's unpredictability, while the bold color palette of pinks and blues creates an uplifting presence in any room. Perfect for spaces where you want to inspire courage, growth, and the joy of learning from life's adventures.
✔ Original, one of a kind
✔ 24x24 inches
✔ Acrylic on cradled hardboard
✔ Painted edges – no frame needed
✔ Wired and ready to hang
✔ Signed on the back
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About Original Artwork
Paint Media
Denise paints with archival quality acrylic paints including Golden Acrylic Paints and mediums as well as Nova Paints. There can be mixed media here and there such as charcoal, colored pencil and waxed crayon.
Substrate
Denise paints on cradled hardboard and gessoed canvas. Pieces that are 24x36 inches or smaller, are painted on cradled hardboard 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches deep with paint finished edges matching the overall color scheme of the painting.
Larger pieces on canvas are painted while tacked to a large hardboard frame. This way I can still sand away as much as I want with a hard surface backing the painting.
The painting is then removed and reframed on stretcher bars for a more lightweight finished artwork which is easier to ship and easier to hang.
Finish
All artwork have been finished with a clear gloss or semi gloss water-based acrylic polymer varnish with Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers [UVLS] that protects interior acrylic paintings from dust and ultraviolet light.
In the event that you hang your painting in the dining room and it get splattered with spaghetti sauce (believe me this can happen), the painting can be wiped clean to bring it back to it's intended design.
Shipping
Original artwork is usually shipped within 3-7 days from an order being received either by UPS or Fed Ex.
All original artwork are shipped from my studio in the Pacific Northwest. Each piece is packaged with care for a safe journey to your home.
For original artwork valued over $300 US dollars a signature is required upon delivery.