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Water lily art print size comparison ranging from 9x12 to 30x40 shown in a living room with a beige couch

"The Evolution of Happiness" Fine Art Print of Two Pink Water Lilies, Original Pastel Painting

from $34.95

DESCRIPTION
Happiness isn't a destination. It isn't a single moment or a single bloom — it's coming into your own, accepting yourself as you are, being authentic, enjoying your life.

Two water lilies sit side by side on a sun-drenched pond — pink and coral, with glowing golden centers, both fully open, both radiant. One sits just in front of the other, and the one behind is completely fine with that; she's supporting her. She's seen, loved, and fully herself among her peers.

I painted this when I was the most confident I'd ever been — when I finally loved myself. This painting is me, right now. I worked so hard on myself, and this is how I came out of it. She still has shadows, but they're beautiful, textured ones, because we're always still a work in progress.

So wherever you are on that road: every stage, every step of your becoming is valid, worthy, and worth celebrating. You don't have to be fully there yet — and even when you are, you're still becoming. You are already enough, exactly as you are.

A note from behind the painting: I'm a big Claude Monet fan and always think of him when I paint water lilies. As I was painting the background, specifically the shadows in the lily pads, soon after, I caught myself painting them in a very Monet way: almost abstract, heavily textured. Monet's water lilies first made me fall in love with impressionism, helping me finish my own.

PERFECT FOR
Meditation room decor • Yoga studio wall art • Spa-inspired interiors • Botanical and nature art collections • A gift for someone who needs to hear this

MADE TO ORDER
Archival fine art giclée print of an original soft pastel painting, printed on 200gsm archival matte paper with a subtle watercolor texture. Each print includes a clean white border, sized to fit standard frames — no mat required.

Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.

SHIPPING
Please allow 1–2 weeks for production before shipping. Sold unframed. Colors may appear slightly different than on-screen due to monitor variation.

RETURNS & EXCHANGES
I except returns and exchanges for 30 days on originals and prints if you are not satisfied. Buyer incurs the cost of shipping in case of returns and exchanges. If your print arrives damaged or incorrect, contact me within 7 days with photos and I’ll replace it at no cost.

SIZES AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE IN THREE SIZES

Paper sizes: 9"x12", 18"x24", 30"x40"

Approximate image and border sizes:

• 9"x12" — 8"x11" image, ½" white border on all sides

• 18"x24" — 15"x21" image, 1½" white border on all sides

• 30"x40" — 26"x36" image, 2" white border on all sides

Looking for a different size? Other custom sizes are available upon request, including no-border/full-bleed versions — just send me a message.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This print is sold UNFRAMED.
Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.
Artist retains all COPYRIGHT. COPYRIGHT does NOT transfer with sale of piece.

Commissions are always welcome! Check out my website at www.melissatobiaart.com/commissions-01

Sizes:

DESCRIPTION
Happiness isn't a destination. It isn't a single moment or a single bloom — it's coming into your own, accepting yourself as you are, being authentic, enjoying your life.

Two water lilies sit side by side on a sun-drenched pond — pink and coral, with glowing golden centers, both fully open, both radiant. One sits just in front of the other, and the one behind is completely fine with that; she's supporting her. She's seen, loved, and fully herself among her peers.

I painted this when I was the most confident I'd ever been — when I finally loved myself. This painting is me, right now. I worked so hard on myself, and this is how I came out of it. She still has shadows, but they're beautiful, textured ones, because we're always still a work in progress.

So wherever you are on that road: every stage, every step of your becoming is valid, worthy, and worth celebrating. You don't have to be fully there yet — and even when you are, you're still becoming. You are already enough, exactly as you are.

A note from behind the painting: I'm a big Claude Monet fan and always think of him when I paint water lilies. As I was painting the background, specifically the shadows in the lily pads, soon after, I caught myself painting them in a very Monet way: almost abstract, heavily textured. Monet's water lilies first made me fall in love with impressionism, helping me finish my own.

PERFECT FOR
Meditation room decor • Yoga studio wall art • Spa-inspired interiors • Botanical and nature art collections • A gift for someone who needs to hear this

MADE TO ORDER
Archival fine art giclée print of an original soft pastel painting, printed on 200gsm archival matte paper with a subtle watercolor texture. Each print includes a clean white border, sized to fit standard frames — no mat required.

Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.

SHIPPING
Please allow 1–2 weeks for production before shipping. Sold unframed. Colors may appear slightly different than on-screen due to monitor variation.

RETURNS & EXCHANGES
I except returns and exchanges for 30 days on originals and prints if you are not satisfied. Buyer incurs the cost of shipping in case of returns and exchanges. If your print arrives damaged or incorrect, contact me within 7 days with photos and I’ll replace it at no cost.

SIZES AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE IN THREE SIZES

Paper sizes: 9"x12", 18"x24", 30"x40"

Approximate image and border sizes:

• 9"x12" — 8"x11" image, ½" white border on all sides

• 18"x24" — 15"x21" image, 1½" white border on all sides

• 30"x40" — 26"x36" image, 2" white border on all sides

Looking for a different size? Other custom sizes are available upon request, including no-border/full-bleed versions — just send me a message.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This print is sold UNFRAMED.
Please note: each monitor show colors differently, so colors may appear slightly different in print.
Artist retains all COPYRIGHT. COPYRIGHT does NOT transfer with sale of piece.

Commissions are always welcome! Check out my website at www.melissatobiaart.com/commissions-01

"The Evolution Of Happiness" Original Pastel Painting
"The Evolution Of Happiness" Original Pastel Painting
$1,200.00

“Evolution of Happiness” fine art print shown in wooden frame on off white wall

Print FAQs

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  • No, all prints are sold unframed so you can choose framing that matches your space. Each print includes a white border sized for easy matting and framing.

  • Available sizes are listed above in the Sizes Available section for this specific print. Each print includes a white border sized for easy matting and framing, with border width varying slightly by paper size.

  • Because paper sizes have slightly different proportions, some cropping may occur to fit the image to your selected size. The full composition is preserved as closely as possible, but exact framing may vary slightly between sizes.

  • Monitors display color differently, so slight variation between what you see online and the printed piece is normal.

  • Standard ground shipping is free within the USA.

  • Prints are made to order — please allow 1-2 weeks for production before your piece ships.

  • I except returns and exchanges for 30 days on originals and prints if you are not satisfied. Buyer incurs the cost of shipping in case of returns and exchanges. If your print arrives damaged or incorrect, contact me within 7 days with photos and I’ll replace it at no cost.

    Please contact me regarding a damaged print or any return questions at support@melissatobiaart.com. 

  • If your order doesn't arrive within the estimated timeframe, contact us so we can open an inquiry with the carrier. If the parcel is confirmed lost, we'll send a replacement at no additional cost, or a refund if that piece is no longer available.

  • If a replacement isn't available for a damaged or lost item, a refund will be issued to your original payment method through Stripe, typically within 5-10 business days. Please note it may take additional time for your bank or credit card company to post the refund to your account.

  • Yes — commissions are always welcome. Visit the Commissions page for details.