This isn’t accent decor. It’s art that side-eyes mediocrity and dares you to keep up.
There’s a certain kind of power that doesn’t scream for attention.
It doesn’t come in neon or need applause. It doesn’t stomp.
It arrives.
Little Black Wings is a one-of-a-kind oil painting (11×14″ on canvas paper), but more than that, she’s a portrait of a woman mid-transformation—caught in that rare moment between grounded and airborne.
She wears her fire-red hair like a statement, not a question.
And behind her? Black birds—subtle, near-shadow—forming wings that might not even be wings.
Unless you look again.
It’s a bit of trompe l’oeil—illusion and truth in the same breath.
Much like midlife itself.
Symbolism in This Painting
Black Birds as Wings
They’re not flying. They’re hovering.
They suggest movement without urgency—like strength that doesn’t need to rush.
In many cultures, black birds symbolize mystery, depth, transformation, and watching.
In this piece, they also act as quiet power—support behind the scenes.
You don’t need to grow wings. You already have them. They’re just black and sleek instead of fluffy and obvious.
Red Hair
It’s flame and life and refusal to blend in. It’s unapologetically bold without shouting.
The hair here flows with energy, like the emotional current of a woman owning her own fire.
The Little Black Dress Metaphor
This painting has the energy of a little black dress: understated, potent, impossible to ignore once you see it.
Not made to impress others. Made to feel right—to feel real.
Not every statement has to be neon. Some of them sip wine and raise one eyebrow.
Art for Women Who’ve Grown Into Their Own Wings
If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought,
“This space doesn’t quite reflect who I’ve become…”
you’re not alone.
This painting was made for women like us—those who have risen from their own ashes more than once, and don’t need to decorate their homes with trends or noise.
It’s not about matching a couch.
It’s about claiming a moment.
It’s about creating emotional interiors—spaces that reflect your growth, your strength, and your unspoken story.
Painting Details
Title: Little Black Wings
Medium: Oil on canvas paper
Size: 11×14 inches
Status: Available
Includes: Certificate of authenticity
Original work: No prints. No duplicates.
Ready to Inquire or Purchase?
If Little Black Wings speaks to you, there are two ways to move forward:
- Want to talk to me directly first? Reach out via my Contact page. I love hearing what a piece means to someone—it matters.
- Ready to make it yours? Click here to view and inquire through my official shop.
Some wings weren’t meant for display.
They were meant to find a home with someone who feels the story behind them.
Maybe that’s you.