Painting by Sharon Rynehart 641 Artworks Sold

The Strength in Surrender

Acrylic, Canvas, Framed by Artist

53cm (W) x 53cm (H) x 5.5cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$850

Artwork Description

"This moody seascape explores the quiet strength found in surrender; crashing waves collide with unyielding rock, capturing a moment suspended between turmoil and release.

The coastline, heavy with the aftermath of a storm, is a metaphor for emotional overwhelm; restless, chaotic, and all-consuming. Yet within this intensity lies a deeper truth...

The rocks do not resist the waves - they endure them. The water does not fight its nature - it moves, shifts, and recedes.

In this exchange, there is no defeat. Only acceptance.

This emotive artwork reflects the courage it takes to acknowledge struggle rather than suppress it. To surrender not as an act of giving up, but as an act of trust. Trusting that by facing the storm, we allow darkness to pass over, and light to re-emerge.

Here, there is strength in surrender."

Created with palette knives on 360 gsm stretched cotton canvas, this dramatic beachscape is framed in a solid oak timber frame and comes satin varnished. It will also come with a COA with the above artist statement handwritten on the back.

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Please note: there is a small split in the surface of the timber at the top left edge of this frame on the side, as per pic. It is in no way structural, only aesthetic, and as such, this artwork is priced accordingly.

NB: While every effort is made to capture the true colours and details of my artwork, every screen is different and art viewed online does not do my work justice. Slight differences may be evident between a screen image and the true tone and textures of my work, which can be more vivid and beautiful in reality. Scale may also be slightly off due to the insitu art app used, so please ensure you measure your space.

Artist Bio

“…painting stories evoking light and hope.”

Sharon Rynehart is an impressionist palette knife artist widely recognised for her flowing, expressive style of the sea, land and sky. A former Interior Designer and Colour Consultant, Sharon had health issues a while ago that saw her turn to painting for therapy and healing. Transforming her creative practice into what she now calls ‘heartwork’; emotive, hope-fuelled pieces inspired by faith, connective memory and experience, and the beauty of our Australian coastlines and landscapes. Sharon uses her background in colour theory to create original artworks with beautiful colour harmonies that allow you to reflect on your own story; to finish the train of thought, to remember a time or place, and to explore and feel the emotions they instill. Artworks that are relatable, that invite you to reflect, force an exhale, evoke a sense of calm…and bring you hope.

Sharon enjoyed recent success as a Finalist in Art to Art’s acclaimed “Unearthed” Art Prize, and has been fortunate to have several of her artworks featured on Channel 9’s “The Block” TV show. She has also had pieces featured in Grand Designs Australia Magazine. Sharon has gallery representation in both Brisbane and Melbourne and apart from these galleries, her works can be viewed in person tri-annually at the Affordable Art Fairs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Now widely collected both in Australia and Internationally, Sharon’s pieces continue to resonate with many, inspiring calm and connection through an uplifting sense of place and emotion. They are a reminder to always look for light and hope…no matter the trials and challenges we all face.