Waiting To Begin art00200209 The artwork is alive with

The artwork is alive with abstract expressions

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

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

every detail invites speculation about their stories

grounding the composition in a natural landscape while allowing the abstraction to take centre stage

Waiting To Begin art00200209 The artwork is alive withIn 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