Framed Hart by Mande Calhoun

I
The fields settle into quiet,
soft earth easing into pale light.
Muted tones gather in slow layers,
a calm that holds its own weight.

II
Then a pop of blue appears,
small but steady,
a spark moving through the stillness
without breaking it.
A quiet pulse inside the hush.

Details: Made with acrylic, pencil and pastel on a wood
Framing: Walnut built-in-frame, with or without plexiglass
Size: 17x14

Mande Gaffney is a peace-seeking painter living in Johns Island, SC. Mande grew her digital art practice and became a Creative Director, but her love of nature and peace are what drove Mande back into the arms of painting. Mande grew her hobby into a small business, Mande Calhoun Art, LLC (mandecalhounart, LLC) while forming partnerships with  Minted.com, Juniper Print Shop, Pulp Print Shop, and others. Mande’s work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, HGTV, and Vogue.