“The Ask, The Run, The Rise”
This painting of the phoenix rising from its own ashes serves as a metaphor for the cycles of destruction and renewal in the human experience. Through vibrant blue hues and dynamic brushstrokes, I wanted to capture the moment of awakening—when one emerges from darkness with strength. 
 
As the phoenix ascends, it is not a return to life but an elevation to a higher state of being, transcending the past and embracing the infinite potential of the present. By choosing light blue instead of the expected red, this rise is about rebirth in peace, in sovereignty, in calm power.
 
It is a celebration of resilience, renewal and the endless possibility of rebirth
 
30x40 acrylic painting 
 
Photo: David Souza
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