I stopped to smell the flowers

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About The Artwork
She leans forward, caught in that in-between moment, not quite arriving or leaving. And the dog stretches towards the ceiling like she, too, wants to pause. To breathe in whatever she’s feeling. To smell the flowers, she almost rushed past. This painting is about connection in its quietest form. The kind that doesn’t demand attention, but still holds you exactly where you need to be. It’s a moment of presence — with yourself, another soul, and the room you’re in. Because sometimes the connection isn’t loud. It’s not a conversation. It’s just a breath shared between two beings who trust each other enough to stop moving together.

That’s what this piece is. A pause. A reminder. And a choice to stay in what’s real.

This artwork is part of the Unspoken Conversations collection – a visual exploration of emotional connection, presence, and resilience.

See the video “I stopped to smell the roses.”

This original contemporary figurative painting is part of Ana Sneeringer’s ongoing exploration of emotional connection and female strength.