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Tender Warrior<\/strong><\/h1>\n

This warrior doesn’t wear rigid armor, but one she has chosen herself.
She knows her limits, her depth, and her instinct.
She retreats when necessary\u2014and steps forward when it counts.<\/h2>\n

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There are plants that protect what lives within them\u2014with thorns, firm shells, prickly leaves. And there are women who do exactly the same. <\/p>\n

This series is a tribute to tender hearts that have learned to arm themselves\u2014not to hide, but to stay true to themselves in an often loud world.<\/h3>\n

Artichokes, proteas, thistles\u2014they wear their history visibly: firm on the outside, soft on the inside. Their beauty is not smooth, but one that surprises.
They are not decoration, but an attitude.
Like women who have learned that strength and gentleness are not a contradiction.
That we are allowed to be defiant when something is not good for us.
And that sensitivity is not a flaw, but a gift. <\/p>\n

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The works show this dual movement:
Shyness and courage. Retreat and presence. Delicate lines, powerful colors.
Parts of the canvas that remain open\u2014and those that carry layer upon layer.
They speak of inner struggles and quiet decisions.
Of the moment when we show ourselves\u2014at an exhibition opening, in conversation, in everyday life\u2014and at the same time, a part of us wants to flee. <\/p>\n

And yet we stay.
We remain.
In the dress of a warrior, with an open heart.<\/h3>\n

This series is an invitation to stop feeling wrong for feeling differently.
But to be proud of what makes you permeable\u2014and therefore strong.<\/p>\n

May every painting remind you:<\/strong>
You are right just as you are.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tender Heart in a Warrior’s Dress<\/h3>\n

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Tender Heart in a Warrior’s Dress III<\/h3>\n

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Part of Myself<\/h3>\n

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Tender Heart in a Warrior’s Dress II<\/h3>\n

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Part of Myself II<\/strong><\/p>\n

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She Fell Like Sunshine<\/h3>\n

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My Service<\/h4>\n

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Would you like to learn more about a painting?<\/h3>\n

Contact me. Together we can discuss your questions about the creation, size, impact, and how it fits in a room. <\/p>\n

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Feel free to use my free virtual<\/strong> hanging service<\/h3>\n

Send me a photo of your wall where you can imagine the artwork. I will virtually place the artwork directly into your home. <\/p>\n

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