My First Bold Buy (And How It Found Me)

I have a painting by Emily Powell—an artist I absolutely love. It’s bold, bright, and full of joy. Every time I walk into the room, it smiles at me—and I smile right back.

‘Just Know I’m Here‘ is a large, fun floral bursting with colour and life. It takes me straight back to the day I visited her studio: sunlight pouring through the barn doors, the paint-splattered floor, the laughter.

That memory lives in the painting.

i didn’t even know i was looking

The funny thing, I wasn’t even shopping!

The truth is, I didn’t even know I was looking for a painting—or where I’d put it.

But emotion took over, and I got completely carried away in the moment.

I actually bought two!

And I’ve never regretted it, and that moment of instinct led me to something lasting. Looking back, it wasn’t just a purchase—it was the start of calling myself an art collector.

what a painting title can mean

The title of the painting means even more to me. I lost my mum over twenty years ago, but she’s always with me—and this piece reminds me of that.

‘Just Know I’m Here’ still gives me goosebumps and watery eyes.

Flowers do that, don’t they? Whether someone you love is near or far, they can speak through a colour, a shape, a feeling.

When a painting finds you, you’ll know it is perfect for you!

carried away by joy, colour and something deeper!

Has art ever found you?

Have you ever bought a painting on instinct—or fallen for a piece before you knew where it would go? I’d love to hear your story. Share it in the comments below or drop me a message!

buying on instinct

Sometimes, the most meaningful pieces aren’t planned—they’re felt, in that moment. In my next post, I’ll be sharing why giving yourself permission to buy on instinct can lead to the most powerful and personal art choices of all.