“Each painting is a meeting point between instinct and soul, where strength becomes gentle and the unseen takes form.”
Hi,
I’M COLETTE, nice to have you here!
My work is rooted in the belief that color carries energy. In a world often shaped by uncertainty and tension, I choose to create images that offer lightness, vibrancy, and a sense of uplift. Painting, for me, is a way of introducing joy and positive presence into the spaces we inhabit.
In my current body of work, I focus primarily on animal portraits. I am drawn to animals because they embody a pure and instinctive way of being. Their presence is honest, direct, and unfiltered. Through these portraits, I explore emotional qualities such as strength, calmness, courage, and playfulness. The eyes are especially important to me — they create a silent dialogue between the subject and the viewer, a moment of connection that feels intimate and immediate.
My process is layered and intuitive. I often work with gold leaf in the background, which symbolizes light and timelessness. The figures seem to emerge from this luminous surface, as if coming into being. I complement this foundation with vivid, often neon colors that bring vitality and a sense of childlike clarity to the work. For me, these colors are not only visual elements but carriers of positive emotional energy.
My earlier experience in abstract art and mixed-media collages continues to influence my approach through layering, material sensitivity, and intuitive decision-making.
Ultimately, my goal is to create paintings that feel alive — works that uplift, brighten a space, and gently remind the viewer of resilience, joy, and inner strength.
Contact us for Original Painting availability and pricing, or shop embellished prints below.
He does not shout for attention.
He smiles into the room.
Pablo arrives with an easy joy — the kind that lifts a space without trying. His gaze is open and kind, meeting the viewer with warmth and curiosity, as if inviting laughter, imagination, and a sense of safety. There is a lightness to him, a happy presence that feels instantly familiar and reassuring.
His form glows in vivid neon oranges, layered with playful energy and movement. The colors feel alive, carrying optimism and warmth, while the textured gold leaf background reflects light like a soft glow — changing gently throughout the day, never overpowering, always magical. Together, they create a painting that feels bright, comforting, and full of life.
Pablo’s cheerfulness makes him an ideal companion for children’s rooms and spaces meant for creativity and dreaming. He holds no heaviness, no challenge — only encouragement. A reminder that joy can be bold, that warmth can be radiant, and that happiness deserves to take up space.
To live with this painting is to welcome a happy soul — one that watches kindly, inspires imagination, and brings a sense of calm delight to every day.
Size: 70 × 70 cm (27.6 inch x 27.6 inch) - Larger sizes available. Contact us for pricing.
*Frame not included. This is an Embellished Print. If interested in purchasing the Original Artwork, please send inquiry for availability and pricing. The settings and interiors shown are for inspiration only. Each painting is offered as artwork only — furniture, walls, and décor are not included.
Hand embellished print with gold leaf: A high resolution image of the original artwork, printed onto premium quality canvas, over painted and finished off with gold leaf. Each piece is unique and will shimmer just like the original.Shipping is not included in the price.
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