Waiting To Begin art00200209 set against a new look

set against a new look impressionist background of soft colour and abstract form

Accents resembling frozen dew on bracken or early morning mist clinging to winter branches are suggested by lighter splashes amidst deeper shadows

every detail invites speculation about their stories

The artwork is alive with abstract expressions

The rough edges suggest both incompleteness and freedom - a characteristic choice by Britton-Paterson that prompts viewers to embrace imperfection

Waiting To Begin art00200209 set against a new lookIn Waiting to Begin (20" x 26"), Valeriy Gridnev captures a moment of serene anticipation. The ballerina, seated with graceful composure, is shown in profile, her posture upright yet relaxed. Her delicate white tutu and soft ivory bodice are rendered with fluid, expressive strokes, while the large flower adorning her neatly pinned hair adds a gentle flourish to the composition. The subtle turn of her head and the gentle slope of her shoulders evoke a