Lady Blue

Description

The story

She is what happens when strength allows itself to be loved again.

I painted Lady Blue in 2019, during a season when I was learning to open my heart again. Not from a place of need — but as a woman who had learned to stand firmly on her own.

She represents strength, confidence, and the courage to stay open after life gives you every reason to close off. She can protect herself. She can stand up for what is right. And she can still allow tenderness in. Her softness does not diminish her power. Instead, it proves she no longer has to choose between the two.

She began as a sketch from a dream I had. I saw a K in the middle of her neck and felt it was a sign that I was meant to meet Kevin and was going in the right direction.

The original painting also let me explore matte black against gloss black. One surface absorbs the light; the other reflects it. As the viewer moves, the depth shifts. From that darkness, the luminous blue figure emerges — still, sculptural, and impossible to overlook.

I created her through the evolving language of my Lumière Inversée technique. Lady Blue begins in darkness and rises through light. She does not ask to be seen. She simply is.

18″ × 24″ Collector’s Edition

A signed and numbered, museum-quality archival giclée, created for collectors seeking the fullest presentation of Lady Blue.

• Strictly limited to 50 prints
• 18″ × 24″ image size
• 20″ × 26″ final paper size
• 1-inch border for traditional matting or float mounting
• Museum-quality giclée reproduction
• Printed on Hot Press Bright archival fine art paper
• Smooth matte surface that holds the original painting’s depth and contrast
• Archival pigment inks for lasting color
• Hand-signed by Ashley Karno
• Individually hand-numbered
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• Frame and styling props not included
• Colors may vary slightly from screen to print
• Once all 50 prints find homes, the edition closes permanently

The Certificate of Authenticity applies specifically to the signed and numbered Collector’s Edition. It does not authenticate or convey ownership of the original painting.

Shipping

• I inspect every print, then pack it with protective, acid-free materials
• The 20″ × 26″ Collector’s Edition ships rolled in a protective tube; you may request flat shipping before ordering
• Most orders ship within 3–5 business days, and you receive tracking once your artwork is on its way
• International shipping is available; customs duties, taxes, or import fees are the recipient’s responsibility
• If your print arrives damaged, contact us within seven days with photos of the artwork and packaging, and we will arrange a replacement

Care

Frame behind UV-protective glass or acrylic. Keep the print away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and high humidity.

The border accommodates traditional matting or float mounting. A minimalist black, white, silver, or natural-wood frame complements the luminous blue without competing with it.

Giving back

Ten percent of proceeds from every art sale supports FavorHouse of Northwest Florida and Gulf Coast Kid’s House — organizations helping children and families affected by abuse.