Original Oil Painting Reimagined Through Digital Fine Art by Shuanteya Sherman
Surrendered Breath 2019 explores the sacred stillness that follows spiritual surrender. Bathed in radiant golden light, the figure releases tension, fear, and striving as ascending doves symbolize the quiet movement of the Holy Spirit.
Rather than depicting dramatic religious symbolism, the work focuses on inward transformation — the intimate moment where peace overtakes resistance. The textured brushwork and layered violet-gold palette create emotional depth while emphasizing divine illumination emerging from darkness.
The upward movement of light and birds guides the viewer through a visual journey of release, healing, and transcendence. The softened atmosphere and contemplative posture invite reflection, making the painting feel both deeply personal and universally spiritual.
Through expressive painterly mark-making and atmospheric light, Sherman presents spirituality not as performance, but as surrender.
.: Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
.: Comes in 60 different sizes (including vertical and horizontal orientations)
.: Horizontal, vertical and square options available
.: Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
.: Back hanging included
.: Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
.: Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
.: Please note: Sizes 30" x 60" (Vertical), 40" x 60" (Vertical), 60" x 30" (Horizontal), and 60" x 40" (Horizontal) - Domestic US, Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia shipping only
