It came out a bit sad so I put on a smile

Original painting number 4 of a series of 8 numbered and signed paintings

Acrylic and oil on canvas

Size: 80x80 cm

Signed

In the artwork 'It Came Out a Bit Sad So I Put on a Smile', the zebra with the red smile offers a unique perspective on the personal struggle between sadness and joy. The complex figure is portrayed in a moment of vulnerability, where the bright red smile represents the power to choose hope and happiness despite the internal shadows. This painting invites the viewer to reflect on the courage needed to keep smiling, even on the days when the heart feels heavy, and to appreciate the hidden strength within each of us to face life with a smile.