The Quiet One 40x50cm Painted Canvas

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind artwork that will add a unique touch to your collection? Look no further than an original hand-painting by Joey (the artist of Akumu Ink)!

Alone, but not unloved.

The Quiet One captures a moment so hushed, it resonates beyond the canvas—a stitched-up teddy bear sits slumped beneath a single spotlight, wrapped in shadow yet softly defiant. Forgotten, but not gone. Quiet, but never empty.

This painting honors the dignity of quiet souls—the ones who are often overlooked, yet carry the deepest stories. The teddy bear becomes more than a childhood relic; he is a symbol of inner strength, silent endurance, and the pain of being left behind. His stitched seams and vacant stare speak of what it means to be cherished once and then forgotten. But there's no bitterness in his posture—only memory, and the strength of being still here.

Inspired by themes of emotional survival and quiet resilience, this piece speaks to anyone who has ever felt unseen. It reminds us that the quiet ones should not be forgotten—because in their stillness lies truth, presence, and immeasurable heart.

My process began with a sketch on an ipad, I do this to make sure I get a composition I like. I then freehanded the image onto the canvas. Through layered strokes of acrylic paint, I shaped the light to gently lift the character from the shadows, revealing the tender vulnerability and unspoken strength of this solitary figure.

Collectors will find in The Quiet One more than just a bear—they’ll discover a story of endurance, of emotional weight carried in silence, and a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful voices are the ones that never need to shout.

Created in the Netherlands. Only 1 available.

• Title: The Quiet One
• Size: 39.5cmx49.5cm (15.5"x19.5")
• Medium: Acrylic paint
• Stretched canvas over wood stretcher bars
  
• Date Created: April 2025
  
• Signed and dated on the back.
• Quantity: Only 1 available.
• This painting is sold as seen in the images.
  
• Certificate of Authenticity included.
• Worldwide shipping (FedEx/UPS) with tracking number.

Once you purchase this product: Please allow 4-5 days prior to shipping this item, as I will apply two coats of satin varnish and need 48 hours for the final coat to dry completely. The painting will be titled, signed, and dated on the back of the canvas. And the stretched canvas will be packed safely into a box and shipped to you.

Buying this piece does not transfer artwork copyright.