The Calm — Original Painting

A one-of-a-kind original painting carrying a message of strength, hope and the peacefulness that comes after the storm.

The Calm was created from a place of feeling defeated and from the realization that, no matter how difficult life may feel in the moment, there is always a calm after the storm.

Life brings struggles, challenges and moments that can test our strength. Sometimes we may not understand why we are going through them while we are in the middle of the storm. But with time, those experiences can shape us, teach us and help us become stronger.

I wanted this painting to carry a message of hope—a reminder that the storms we face do not last forever. Sometimes we are meant to walk through difficult seasons so that we can grow, discover our strength and become better versions of ourselves.

The Calm is a reminder to keep going, to hold onto hope, and to trust that even after the darkest storms, peaceful waters will come again.

Original Artwork Details

• One-of-a-kind original painting
• 48" × 36"
• Acrylic on canvas
• Fine detail with a variety of colours and layers
• Original artwork by Indigenous artist Shawna Grapentine
• Only one original available

Unlike a reproduction or print, this is the original painting created by the artist—the piece from which The Calm collection was born.

About the Artist

Shawna Grapentine is an Indigenous artist and owner of Moon & Back Custom Arts. Her artwork is inspired by nature, memories, life experiences and the stories that connect us to home, family and one another.

Original artwork by Shawna Grapentine
Moon & Back Custom Arts