One Step Forward

Original Artwork painted by Kel Jordan. 2025

22"x28" Acrylic painting on water color paper with archival matte and framed in solid oak wood frame size 24"x32".  Signed on back with artist signature, name of piece and date. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Please note actual colors in this painting may vary from screen to screen.

About this piece:

This painting speaks to a moment of acceptance. The pink background surrounds the horse like a field of flowers—symbolic of compassion, self-forgiveness, and gentleness. Her sadness is visible, but it no longer defines her. The soft smile suggests a shift: not happiness, but peace.

As she steps forward, looking down and off, I wanted to capture the feeling of moving into the unknown with grace rather than urgency. This piece is about trusting that healing doesn’t require certainty, only willingness. This work reflects transformation as a subtle, internal change—the kind that begins quietly and unfolds with patience.