Happiness
Original painting using Daniel Smith watercolours on watercolour paper, with a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt "Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product"
Sold unframed 41cm x 56cm
This artwork offers a quiet, grounded beauty — a vertical stack of irregular, rounded forms in rich, earthy tones of brown, red, black, and soft beige. Each shape feels weathered and tactile, like stones softened by time or ancient relics unearthed and reimagined.
Scattered throughout are tiny gold circles, catching the light and drawing the eye — subtle accents that punctuate the composition with warmth and intention. From within the forms, delicate lines stretch upward like stems, containing tiny bursts of gold that resemble stylized blossoms or buds just beginning to bloom.
Look a little closer, and you'll find a handwritten quote by Eleanor Roosevelt gently folded into the design: “Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.” It’s not immediately obvious — more like a quiet truth waiting to be discovered.
The overall effect is one of balance — weight and lightness, structure and grace — forming an abstract, almost totemic expression of nature, growth, and quiet wisdom
Detail
Sold unframed. Photo for illustration purposes only