The Gentle Awakening – The Story Behind ‘Whispers of Spring’

Every spring, I find myself enchanted by the way nature returns to life so quietly, so gracefully. One moment the garden is still, and the next it’s full of soft colours and delicate signs of growth. That transition — that first whisper of warmth and light — was the heartbeat behind ‘Whispers of Spring’.

I wanted to paint that in-between moment when the world starts to bloom again but hasn’t yet rushed into full colour. There’s a tenderness in that stage — a mix of calm and anticipation, like nature taking its first deep breath after a long sleep. The painting flowed in soft pastels and translucent layers, each brushstroke a reflection of new energy stirring beneath the surface.

This piece feels light, feminine, and hopeful. It’s less about flowers themselves and more about the feeling they bring during this season — that quiet joy of new beginnings and the beauty of subtle transformation. I find that when I paint pieces like this, I feel more present; it’s almost meditative, a way of honouring the small, beautiful changes that so often go unnoticed.

My hope is that when you look at ‘Whispers of Spring’, you feel that same gentle energy — a sense of peace, freshness, and the promise of new things ahead. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always shout; sometimes it just whispers softly, waiting to be noticed.