"Don't be afraid" | A Painting Inspired by Light, Water, and Faith
Today I want to share with you my latest painting, “Don't be Afraid.” This piece is deeply personal, both artistically and spiritually, and it’s inspired by a place that left a strong impression on me — Cima del Redentore, in the Parco del Monte Aurunci in Italy.
This location is breathtaking. It sits high above the surrounding landscape, where the sky feels endless and the horizon seems to dissolve into light and color. When I experienced it, what struck me most was the harmony between the sky and the sea — layers of blue merging into one another, creating a sense of calm, infinity, and presence.
That feeling became the foundation of this painting.
In “Don't be Afraid,” I chose to depict Jesus walking on water — a powerful and symbolic moment. But rather than focusing on dramatic contrast or narrative tension, I wanted to emphasize serenity, divinity, and connection.
The entire composition is built around shades of blue.
I explored different tones — deep, almost infinite blues for the sea, and lighter, more ethereal blues for the sky. The goal was to blur the boundary between them, just like I experienced in that Italian landscape. In a way, the environment becomes part of the spiritual message: the idea of something greater, something beyond what we can fully grasp.
Jesus is placed within this vast blue space, walking gently across the water. He’s not overpowering the scene — instead, he belongs to it. The movement is calm, almost silent, as if time itself has slowed down.
For me, this painting is about faith, but also about peace.
It’s about finding stillness in something immense. It’s about trust — symbolized through the act of walking on water — and the quiet strength that comes with it.
While painting, I found myself returning again and again to subtle variations in color, layering blues to create depth and emotion rather than relying on heavy detail. The simplicity is intentional. I wanted the viewer to feel, rather than just see.
This piece is not just a representation of a biblical moment — it’s also a reflection of a place, a memory, and a state of mind.
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