Exhale

Exhale by Cornwall poet and artist Bella Wilhm

Medium

Mixed media (primarily acrylic) on wooden board.

Size

20 × 20 cm

Materials

Approximately £14

Time

Approximately 8 hours.

The story behind the piece…

Exhale was inspired by the rhythm of the Cornish coastline.

Watching waves gather, crash and gently retreat, I often find myself imagining the ocean taking a slow, deep breath. That quiet moment between movement and stillness became the inspiration for this piece.

Different tones of blue are layered beneath delicate white splatters, capturing the energy of sea foam and the calm that follows. Hidden within the painting is the single word:

“Exhale.”

Like all of my original artwork, this piece began as words in a journal before becoming paint on a board.

It is currently hanging in my Cornwall studio and is waiting to find the right home. 🤍


Purchasing my art: how it works

If this piece feels like it belongs in your home, I’d love to hear from you.

Complete the enquiry form below, sharing what drew you to the artwork and what you feel it’s worth. I personally read every enquiry, not simply based on the offer, but on the connection you have with the piece.

If it feels like the right fit, I’ll be in touch to arrange payment, discuss framing if you’d like it, and organise collection or carefully packaged delivery.

I hope every painting finds the home it was always meant for.

Finding the right home

Rather than displaying a fixed price, I’d love each of my original paintings to find the person they truly resonate with.

To help you understand the work, I’ve shared the materials used, the time invested and the story behind the piece. Whilst many artists use the dimensions of a painting as one factor when calculating value, I believe the connection someone feels to a piece is just as important.

If Aerial Harmony feels like it belongs in your home, I’d love to hear what drew you to it, along with what you feel it’s worth.

If this piece has found you at the right time, I’d love to hear its story from your perspective too.