Movement with ease (mixed media oil painting)

“If you want to achieve something, you have to move,” people often say. But the real question is: who are you being while you pursue your goals? If you’re acting from an identity of “I can’t do it, I don’t have it, it’s far too hard,” you won’t succeed. Only when you truly know that your goal already belongs to you—and you’ve reached it internally—will your actions lead to success.

The manatee represents moving toward your desires with ease and playfulness. It has its own unique way of moving and inspires you to move through your life at your own pace.

The artwork was created in multiple layers using texture paste, acrylic ink, and oil paints.

You can see the development process here: