Thoughts on Love

Dear Friends,

With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking about what love means to me and what makes me feel safe, seen, and close to my loved one.

For me, love can look like:
- being able to rest without explaining
- having space that doesn’t create distance
- being listened to without being fixed
- mutual care
- presence that feels calm and steady
- feeling accepted just as I am

These were the starting points for my latest painting.

Emotional Safety, 2026
Acrylic and graphite pencil on canvas
100 × 62 cm(39.4 × 24.4 inches)

I wish you love that follows your rules. Love that feels gentle, honest, and true to who you are.

Hugs,
Brigitta