A lone sailboat cuts through deep cobalt waters, its brilliant white sail catching wind and light as it leans into the journey ahead. Nancy Iida captures the exhilarating moment of departure—when the sail fills, the boat responds, and possibility opens wide before you. Her expressive brushwork brings extraordinary energy to the scene, with thick strokes of sapphire and navy creating choppy waves that seem to move across the canvas, while touches of rust and amber in the water hint at shallow depths and shifting light. The contrast between the dynamic darker blues of the open water and the pale sandy tones of the shore creates a powerful sense of momentum—of leaving something behind to embrace something new. "Start Me Up" embodies the courage it takes to cast off, to trust the wind, and to sail toward horizons we can't yet see.
 
Dimensions: 32" × 42"
Frame: Sleek silver frame included (as shown)
 
Hearts Studio is a nonprofit art and event space supporting the epilepsy community. Every purchase directly funds epilepsy research, monitoring devices, and family support programs through Henry's Heroes Foundation. This original artwork qualifies as a tax-deductible donation, meaning your investment in beautiful art creates real change for the 1 in 26 people affected by epilepsy.