The Inner Child | Original Art | Illustration
Medium: Mixed media – Ink, Watercolour, Acrylic
Style: Expressive, minimal, introspective
Techniques: Soft line work, delicate shading, ethereal layering
Palette: Warm neutrals with soft pastel accents, evoking nostalgia and reflection
Key Features: A visual exploration of innocence, memory, and the journey of self-discovery.
Description:
Created during Chapter 2 (2020 - 2023), this piece is part of the Versions of Robert Collection—a deeply personal body of work reflecting my journey through my mother’s stroke, dissociation, and eventual dementia. This period of my life involved immense inner soul work, each piece acting as a page in a diary, often accompanied by a poem or story.
“The Inner Child” represents the delicate balance between past and present—a reminder that we all carry the child we once were. The fragmented yet connected forms reflect the layers of experience that shape us, while the soft colours evoke the warmth and vulnerability of childhood.
This artwork invites the viewer to reflect:
• How do we carry our inner child into adulthood?
• What stories do we hold onto, and which do we rewrite?
• Can we embrace both the innocence and wisdom within us?
A gentle reminder that self-discovery is a journey, not a destination.
Details:
- Size: A5 Illustration
- Material: Mixed media on paper
- Unframed
- Original, signed by the artist
- Limited Edition Giclée Prints Available – 150 prints total across three sizes, including the original size
The Inner Child | Original Art | Illustration
by Robert Paul:
The Inner Child
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Experience the journey
Made with love
The story of the Inner Child
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