Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.

Signed on the back.

Through the vibrant fusion of acrylics and spray paints, I have poured my soul into creating a whirlwind of expressive freedom. This piece captures the raw energy of breaking free from bounds, a testament to the human spirit and its undying desire to soar. Every splash is a dance of colours, embodying liberation and a touch of the fantastical. This artwork is not just a visual statement, it's a piece of my heart, meant to uplift and inspire anyone who lays eyes upon its dynamic beauty.

The original image for this painting was taken during a photoshoot in Mataranka, Bitter Springs, in the Northern Territory. I was taken with the beautiful uplifting imagery of my model swimming up through the water with open butterfly wings. I have named it after a lyric in Birdy's song "Keeping Your Head Up". I'm always looking for positive motives to uplift and enrich women's and girls' lives - encouraging them to live braver and more fulfilled lives.

As with most of my paintings, I've painted in layers. The background uses action painting (expressionistic) techniques - pouring, dripping, splashing paint and involving my body in the painting process rather than just the paintbrush. The figure was created using contemporary art pop art techniques and stencils, and a further layer of hand painting brought the foreground and background together. My palette is colourful and uses strong contrasts to capture a mood of vibrancy and strength.