Expressing Freedom Through Art: How I Used Painting to Find My Voice

“I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” Claude Monet

At the start of this week I am inspired to share one of my paintings with a message of hope. 

While painting "Fly little bird," I felt restricted and locked in pain. Numerous painful situations had attempted to suppress my voice for a long time. By voice, I mean my message, purpose, and the way I convey it (in my case, through painting). Shortly after completing "Fly little bird," I felt motivated to paint a goldfinch, which I titled "Free at last."

While working on the two paintings, I received resolutions to enduring challenges in a difficult relationship that caused various hardships over the years. Shortly after completing the paintings, during a moment of prayer, I received an answer to a prayer regarding the relationship issues. Upon putting these solutions into action, I was gradually liberated from constraining circumstances and I was able to give voice to my concerns. My voice regained its strength and I was given a special gift: a new platform to convey the message that growth comes through struggle.

If you are also feeling trapped by life's challenges, I hope that the message of hope today will uplift and motivate you as you await your liberation. You can sing your way through your temporary struggles.

Tea Deak, “Fly little bird” 2024.

Oil on canvas, 40cm x 40cm.

Just like bluebirds have a unique sound, so do you. Your voice carries a distinctiveness, refined through facing various challenges. While some birds cease to sing when confined, you are not among them. Bluebirds are known as natural pest controllers, and similarly, you possess an innate ability to ward off negative voices.

There are times in life when you may feel restricted and confined, as if your hands are bound. Nevertheless, you manage to navigate through these situations by singing. Even when facing challenges, you use your voice to uplift others with songs that inspire hope and faith.