Professionally printed on Giclee archival linen fine art paper
Made with love using paint on canvas
Check out "GLOW UP" for the glow paint version of this piece
 
I Rose Above
 
This artwork shows a skeletal hand gripping a vibrant red rose. At first glance, the imagery feels dark, but within it lies a powerful message: even in death, decay, or hardship, beauty can bloom.
 
The skeleton represents struggle, pain, and the parts of us that feel stripped bare. The rose, however, stands for love, resilience, and the reminder that beauty can rise from even the harshest soil. Together, they tell the story of holding onto hope, even when life feels heavy.
 
For those navigating mental health challenges, this image reflects the duality of existence—the fragility of suffering alongside the strength to keep reaching for light. The thorns along the stem remind us that healing is rarely without pain, but that pain does not diminish the beauty of growth.
 
Art gives us a safe space to explore this balance. By putting both the shadows and the beauty on canvas, we acknowledge our struggles without being defined by them.
 
This piece is a reminder: Even when you feel stripped down to the bone, you are still capable of holding beauty, love, and life.