Still I Rise Art Print Gets a Fresh New Look
Fans of my popular ‘Still I Rise’ art print are in for a treat as it returns this week with a fresh new look to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
It was a request from one of my collectors for the piece to maybe return for the jubilee, that first sparked the idea. I didn’t want to update the design to become overtly ‘royal’ but rather a refreshed look and a nod to the occasion.
The newly updated ‘Still I Rise’ art print is created in red, white and blue, to mark the jubilee. The tattoos have also had a special makeover, with a Queen tattoo now proudly on show. I liked the crown connotations of strength, honour and the capability to rule your own life.
I also wanted the word Queen to feature as again this has the associations of being a boss, of strength, independence and self worth.
My extremely limited edition ‘Still I Rise’ lady is still as fierce and fabulous as ever and now showing she’s the queen of her destiny.
Still I Rise Queen Limited Edition Giclée Print
The Story Behind The Design
My ‘Still I Rise’ illustration was originally created back in 2018, using brushmarkers and fine line pens. It was a relatively small hand drawn illustration and I was surprised when I put it in my Etsy shop and it sold almost immediately.
The design came about when I was creating new pieces for a special event I was attending. The event was to celebrate women in the arts and so I wanted to create a strong and inspirational character. An image that could symbolise female strength, power and determination.
The phrase Still I Rise resonated with my own tenacious nature. If someone ever tells me I’ll never manage to do something, that only lights a fire within me to prove that I will. Whenever I get knocked back I’ll try and pick myself up and keep fighting onwards. Everyone has their own struggles, many of which no-one else will ever know of. I wanted my image to symbolise pushing through and prevailing.
Later that same year I decided to release the image as limited edition giclée print run of 50. Perfect timing for a solo art exhibition I had coming up.
‘Still I Rise’ was my first limited edition print run to completely sell out, leaving many sad they would never be able to own it.
The original ‘Still I Rise’ design.
A Deeply Resonating Design
I never thought that ‘Still I Rise’ would become such a popular design when I created it. It was also amazing to hear some of the stories of some of the people why purchased it and why.
I have had the piece described by people who have bought it as beautiful, powerful, empowering and inspirational. Hugely flattering for me but also something I always strive to carry through the characters in my artwork.
One lady described how she had escaped an abusive relationship and this image had become a symbolic reminder of her breaking free. She now displays it on her wall to signify her strength in her new start.
I had never imagined my artwork touching people in such a deeply personal way.
Limited Edition hand Signed and Numbered Giclee Prints.
Want To Find Out More?
‘Still I Rise Queen’ is available to buy now as a beautiful quality limited edition giclée print.
The highly limited run consists of only 10 giclée prints and each print is individually hand signed and numbered.
If you would like to see more of my artwork be sure to check out my Portfolio. You can also find more of my Original Artwork right here.
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Many thanks for taking the time to read.