I created Presence, print from my original painting Presence: a single flame on still water beneath a veiled cross-like form, holding together stillness, prayer, and the nearness of God in a quiet field of dark and light.
Available sizes: 12 × 9 in; 24 × 18 in; 32 × 24 in; 40 × 30 in; 48 × 36 in; 60 × 45 in. Available on paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic.
Original artwork:Presence, 2018, acrylic on paper mounted on panel board, 9 × 11 × 1.15 in; gift of the artist, circa 2019.
Presence, print is an open-edition fine art print by Anne Reid Artist, based on the 2018 original painting Presence. A small flame rises over dark water beneath a softly veiled cross-like form, holding together stillness, prayer, and the nearness of God. Available on paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic, this contemplative work brings luminous spiritual focus into quiet modern interiors.
Artwork Statement
I painted Presence as a quiet witness of God meeting us in stillness. The flame is small, but it does not disappear; it holds its place against the darkness and becomes the point from which the whole image reads.
The cross-like form is not forced or theatrical. It emerges through atmosphere, reflection, and restraint, so the work feels less like illustration and more like encounter. I wanted the painting to carry prayer, nearness, and the kind of calm that steadies a room.
Color & Mood
Palette: warm yellow flame, dark blue-black, orange, gray-violet. Mood: contemplative, prayerful, steadying, inward. The image reads as a strong focal point of light from across the room, with layered atmosphere and softer transitions revealed up close.
Design Notes
The small flame and the descending veil create a centered vertical axis that holds the composition quietly upright. Water, reflection, and a cross-like form work together without collapsing into literal illustration. The image relies on concentration rather than spectacle, which gives it staying power in a room, and the contained glow makes it especially effective where a calm focal point is needed.
Where It Works
Prayer corners, studies, bedrooms, and reading spaces are natural placements for this print. It also works well in living rooms and entryways that need a calm, centering image, and in counseling rooms, ministry offices, and spaces shaped by reflection. The quiet spiritual atmosphere makes it suitable for bathrooms, spa-like spaces, hospitality interiors, and wellness settings.
Presence, print — shown in a bright spa bathroom setting.Presence, print — shown in a quiet modern studio setting.
Pairing Ideas
Dove, print — a peaceful companion that carries lift, covering, and quiet light.
Presence, print is offered as a made-to-order open edition fine art print on paper, canvas, metal, or acrylic. Select the material, finish, and mounting or framing option from the product options menu before ordering.
Bathroom Suitability
For humid bathrooms, metal or acrylic is the best choice. In a dry, well-ventilated powder room, framed paper under glass may also work. Canvas is better reserved for lower-humidity spaces.
Available sizes, media, framing, finishing, and greeting-card options appear in the product dropdown menu above; for more help choosing medium, framing, finishing, size, or placement, visit my Sizing & Placement Advice page.
Sizing Guidance
12 × 9 in — desk, shelf, small grouping, or intimate wall.
24 × 18 in and 32 × 24 in — bedrooms, studies, powder rooms, and smaller statement moments.
40 × 30 in and 48 × 36 in — strong focal points above furniture, in an entry, or in a prayer or counseling space.
60 × 45 in — major walls, hospitality spaces, and large open rooms where the image needs room to breathe and read from a distance.
Display away from prolonged direct sun and heat sources.
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.
For acrylic or metal, use a clean microfiber cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners.
Framed paper works should be kept behind glazing for best long-term protection.
Shipping & Fulfillment
Orders are produced to order and shipped by my professional print lab partner in the United States. Production and transit times vary by size and finish; tracking is provided when your artwork ships. International orders may be subject to local duties, taxes, or import fees at delivery.
Integrity Notes
Edition type: open-edition fine art print from the original painting Presence, 2018.
Edition year: the current print edition is dated 2020.
Original artwork:Presence, 2018, acrylic on paper mounted on panel board, 9 × 11 × 1.15 in; gift of the artist, circa 2019.
Print state: materially faithful to the painted image area of the original. The approximately 1/2 in painted white border visible on the original has been clipped for the print.
Process: no AI was used in the creation of the original artwork.
I return often to the language of light in dark fields. With Presence, I wanted that light to remain intimate rather than overwhelming, so the work would hold a room with steadiness, reverence, and peace.
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