Original Acrylic & Metallic Gold Painting

Sacred Flow

Original Acrylic & Metallic Gold Painting

"The seahorse moves through emotional waters as the horse moves through physical terrain."
— Karissa Best

This original painting was created as a symbolic representation of flow, protection, alignment, and the unseen forces that shape reality.

At the centre of the work is the seahorse. While many people see the seahorse as gentle or delicate, I see it differently. The seahorse carries the form of a horse beneath the water. In spirituality, water represents the emotions. To me, this represents the ability to move rapidly through emotional reality.

The horse is often associated with movement through the physical world. The seahorse represents movement through emotional and energetic worlds. It is the ability to shift states, adapt, and navigate the emotional currents of life rather than becoming trapped within them.

The bow of Artemis represents protection, particularly of women and children. It is a symbol of guardianship, strength, and the divine feminine acting with purpose and precision.

The circular lunar symbol represents the pendulum of nature — the cycles, rhythms, and electromagnetic harmony that exist throughout life. It reflects the understanding that alignment is not stillness, but movement in balance with natural forces.

Painted by hand using acrylic and metallic gold paint, this piece was created during manifestation work and carries the intention of emotional mastery, protection, and alignment with life's deeper currents.

The metallic gold elements catch and reflect light differently throughout the day, allowing the artwork to subtly change in appearance depending on the viewing angle and surrounding light.

Artwork Details
Title: Sacred Flow
Artist: Karissa Best
Medium: Acrylic paint and metallic gold acrylic
Surface: Stretched canvas
Size: Approximately 21cm × 21cm (A4 Square)
Orientation: Square
Style: Symbolic Spiritual Artwork
Year Created: 2023
Original Artwork: Yes
Signed: Yes
Framed: No

Symbolism
Seahorse

Emotional movement • Adaptability • Flow • Rapid movement through emotional reality

The seahorse represents the ability to move swiftly through emotional wavelengths and unseen currents. Where the horse moves through physical terrain, the seahorse moves through emotional terrain.

Artemis' Bow
Protection • Divine feminine strength • Protection of women and children
A symbol of guardianship, focus, and protective force.

Lunar Pendulum
Natural cycles • Alignment • Electromagnetic harmony • Balance through motion
Representing nature's rhythms, cyclical movement, and harmony with larger forces.

What You Will Receive
One original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic and metallic gold on canvas
Signed by the artist
One-of-a-kind piece

This is an original painting, not a print or reproduction. Only one exists.