A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes and with a … A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes and with a … A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes and with a … A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes… — edge view A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes an… — detail A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstr… — shown hanging
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A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes and with a …
A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes and with a …
A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes and with a …
A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes… — edge view
A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes an… — detail
A woman is sitting on the floor cross-legged playing a guitar. It is painted with thick, expressive brushstr… — shown hanging
Painting by Jhoanna Monte 22 Artworks Sold

Practice

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

40.5cm (W) x 61cm (H) x 1.2cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Continuing with the theme of music from my last painting, this painting came about from memories of learning how to play the guitar during my University days. I was craving something creative to counter balance what I was studying at the time (my major was Accounting ... need I say more). I was listening to mostly grunge, British rock, and a little bit of punk, so I thought I would try and learn a new instrument by learning their music, saved some money and bought the cheapest acoustic guitar I could find.

It was therapeutic to try, fail, try, get a little better, try, fail and try again. Practicing was a constant exercise in disappointment and joy. Unfortunately, I haven't picked up a guitar in a long time, but music continues to remain a means of therapy. It was a coincidence that when I started this painting, Raye's new album was released and it quickly became the constant soundtrack for this work. I felt all the feelings while I listened and painted, from crying (ok, sobbing), to dancing around. It reminded me how impactful your creative pursuits can be when you remain authentic to your own voice, work towards your vision, and allow the beauty of the human experience to guide you.

This painting would also look great in a black or natural wood frame. This painting comes unframed but framing can be arranged through Bluethumb.

A matte varnish has been applied to this painting. (as I do for all of my paintings). I've tried my best to provide clear and accurate photos of this work, but please note that colour nuances may not be captured perfectly by digital media and vary from screen to screen.

More photos of this artwork available on my Instagram: @jhoannamonteart.

On display at the "Small 2026" Exhibition 4 - 13 June 2026 at Red Gallery, 157 St Georges Road Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia.

Artist Bio
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Jhoanna Monte 137 artworks | 21 Sold

My paintings explore the emotional texture of ordinary life; the quiet moments when we are alone with ourselves.

I am drawn to figures in states of pause: reading, resting, waiting, wandering or simply lost in thought. These seemingly uneventful moments can hold complex inner worlds. I leave their narratives deliberately unresolved, inviting viewers to bring their own memories and interpretations to the work.

Through heightened colour, expressive brushwork, pattern and light, I transform familiar scenes into emotionally charged spaces. I am particularly interested in the tension between visual exuberance and psychological stillness, where a painting may be alive with colour while its subject remains quiet and introspective.

Ultimately, my work is about paying attention: finding significance in fleeting moments and the strange beauty of being caught between the everyday and the extraordinary.

You can find more on my Instagram @jhoannamonteart

Commissions
Jhoanna's studio is in Melbourne