"Breathe/Spirit" (48 x 60") from the Breathing Series explores the ancient understanding that breath and spirit are inseparable—the Latin "spiritus" and Greek "pneuma" both mean breath, wind, and soul simultaneously.
Working with oil on canvas, I built up luminous passages of gold and amber that flow in a figure-8 pattern against deep navy blues. The infinity symbol shape is deliberate—breath cycles endlessly, and spirit transcends linear time. Unlike other paintings in this series that emphasize single aspects of breathing, this work honors breath as the vehicle of spirit itself, the physical manifestation of the invisible animating force.
Every spiritual tradition recognizes breath as more than simply a mechanical process—it's the bridge between body and soul, the rhythm that connects us to something greater. Yogic pranayama, Christian pneuma, and Hebrew ruach—all point to breath as the carrier of the divine. This painting embodies that sacred connection: each inhalation drawing in not just air but spirit, each exhalation releasing soul back into the world.
The cyclonic movement suggests perpetual renewal, the eternal return of breath and spirit together.
Professional-grade oil on canvas. Edges painted, ready to hang. Signed on back. Certificate included.
"Breathe/Spirit" (48 x 60") from the Breathing Series explores the ancient understanding that breath and spirit are inseparable—the Latin "spiritus" and Greek "pneuma" both mean breath, wind, and soul simultaneously.
Working with oil on canvas, I built up luminous passages of gold and amber that flow in a figure-8 pattern against deep navy blues. The infinity symbol shape is deliberate—breath cycles endlessly, and spirit transcends linear time. Unlike other paintings in this series that emphasize single aspects of breathing, this work honors breath as the vehicle of spirit itself, the physical manifestation of the invisible animating force.
Every spiritual tradition recognizes breath as more than simply a mechanical process—it's the bridge between body and soul, the rhythm that connects us to something greater. Yogic pranayama, Christian pneuma, and Hebrew ruach—all point to breath as the carrier of the divine. This painting embodies that sacred connection: each inhalation drawing in not just air but spirit, each exhalation releasing soul back into the world.
The cyclonic movement suggests perpetual renewal, the eternal return of breath and spirit together.
Professional-grade oil on canvas. Edges painted, ready to hang. Signed on back. Certificate included.