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36” x 36” x 1.5”
Inspiration & Procress
Arriving Home captures the quiet threshold of return—the moment just before the door unlocks, when the body exhales, the mind softens, and the air itself feels warmer. Two figures meet in a tender almost-kiss, their skin rendered in radiant gold leaf to suggest connection that glows from within. A luminous sun bridges the space between them, while gentle animals rendered in shifting metallic tones anchor the scene with instinctual presence and steady companionship.
Color leads every layer before line ever appears, building an enveloping atmosphere of saturated hues that breathe like late-afternoon light. Hand-applied gold, silver, and copper leaf—on skin for shared warmth, on the man’s shirt for humble simplicity, and across the animals to honor their natural shimmer—creates a living field of illumination that shifts and catches light throughout the day. Oil on wood builds depth and balance, with the dog’s centered eyes drawing the gaze back to a still, emotional homecoming.
A one-of-a-kind original painting, Arriving Home is ideal for collectors drawn to symbolism, quiet connection, and art that turns ordinary moments of return into something luminous and sacred.
Artwork Details
Artwork is an original mixed media, oil, acrylic, and metal leaf painting created on a 1.5” deep gallery wood panel. The solid wood surface provides a smooth, stable foundation that enhances the layered color fields and luminous gilded accents.
The edges are finished in genuine gold leaf, creating a radiant halo effect around the piece and allowing it to feel complete and sculptural when displayed unframed.
The artwork is titled and signed on the back and will arrive professionally wired and ready to hang.
Shipping & Pickup
Free Shipping to US and Canada
I currently offer standard shipping within the continental United States and Canada. If you live outside these areas, please get in touch with me directly to discuss possible international shipping options.
Each original painting is carefully packaged and shipped from my studio in Kansas City, Missouri, within two weeks of the purchase date.
If you would prefer to arrange a local pickup from my Kansas City studio, I’m happy to coordinate a time that works for you. Please reach out after purchase to schedule.
36” x 36” x 1.5”
Inspiration & Procress
Arriving Home captures the quiet threshold of return—the moment just before the door unlocks, when the body exhales, the mind softens, and the air itself feels warmer. Two figures meet in a tender almost-kiss, their skin rendered in radiant gold leaf to suggest connection that glows from within. A luminous sun bridges the space between them, while gentle animals rendered in shifting metallic tones anchor the scene with instinctual presence and steady companionship.
Color leads every layer before line ever appears, building an enveloping atmosphere of saturated hues that breathe like late-afternoon light. Hand-applied gold, silver, and copper leaf—on skin for shared warmth, on the man’s shirt for humble simplicity, and across the animals to honor their natural shimmer—creates a living field of illumination that shifts and catches light throughout the day. Oil on wood builds depth and balance, with the dog’s centered eyes drawing the gaze back to a still, emotional homecoming.
A one-of-a-kind original painting, Arriving Home is ideal for collectors drawn to symbolism, quiet connection, and art that turns ordinary moments of return into something luminous and sacred.
Artwork Details
Artwork is an original mixed media, oil, acrylic, and metal leaf painting created on a 1.5” deep gallery wood panel. The solid wood surface provides a smooth, stable foundation that enhances the layered color fields and luminous gilded accents.
The edges are finished in genuine gold leaf, creating a radiant halo effect around the piece and allowing it to feel complete and sculptural when displayed unframed.
The artwork is titled and signed on the back and will arrive professionally wired and ready to hang.
Shipping & Pickup
Free Shipping to US and Canada
I currently offer standard shipping within the continental United States and Canada. If you live outside these areas, please get in touch with me directly to discuss possible international shipping options.
Each original painting is carefully packaged and shipped from my studio in Kansas City, Missouri, within two weeks of the purchase date.
If you would prefer to arrange a local pickup from my Kansas City studio, I’m happy to coordinate a time that works for you. Please reach out after purchase to schedule.