"In this painting, I hoped to capture something of the low sigh the soul lets out at the moment it becomes clear the Dove of Peace is taking wing. In time-honored tradition, I tend to conceptualize Peace as a darling bird: that fragile, feathered thing whose arrival gladdens our hearts—but she can’t abide the bombs. See how she tilts her delicate head to peer up at the disconsolate soul? To say, 'I'm tremendously fond of you, but would you take a look at this place? Can’t stay long!'"

Bryana is launching a new collection of acryla gouache soulscapes and you can now order prints of the third one. (To be notified when the originals are made available for purchase, make sure you've subscribed to our mailing list!)

Since 2018, Bryana has each month created a handwritten, illustrated letter reflecting on a work of classic literature and harnessing the power of Story to bring the wisdom and the beauty of the ages right down into mailboxes and homes in a tangible form: fresh artwork on paper you can hold and hang up on the fridge or carry around in your pocket. Because the world is sometimes so dark and courage is what we chiefly need. This work has been made possible through the continued support of regular subscribers all over the world. Join them today to get courage and creativity sent straight to your mailbox every month until the letters end in December 2022!