Petals from the Wound - Museum-Quality Matte Paper Poster

This colored pencil piece presents a vivid and emotional rich depiction of a heart, textured, imperfect, and undeniably human. At first glance, the heart bears visible scars: faded bruises and areas shared with deep reds and muted purples, representing past wounds and emotional battles. Yet from these very scars, delicate roses emerge. 

Each rose grows from a place of pain, symbolizing the slow, painful process of healing. Their petals drawn with careful detail and a touch of fragility, wrap around the heart protectively, not to hide its damage, but to honor it. 

The overall mood of the piece is one of quiet resilience. The color palette shifts from dark to light, creating a visual transition from sorrow to hope. This artwork tells the story of a heart once scorned, slowly learning to open again, tentatively, cautiously, but willingly. It is a tribute to the strength it takes to trust love after betrayal and the beauty that can grow from even the deepest pain. 

Medium: Colored pencils and charcoal pencils on tan paper