The Artist in CardiArtist

Original Mixed Media Painting
Size: 11x14 inches | Medium: Acrylic on heavy mixed media cardstock
Frame: Black shadow box frame (ready to hang)

This original artwork, The Artist in Cardiartist, was created to honor a powerful moment of reflection, recovery, and creative rebirth. Inspired by the sounds and soul of the late 90s and early 2000s, this piece marks a return to the roots of painting for Cardiartist — blending bold color, motion, and raw emotion with every splatter and stroke.

Crafted during a time of creative block, this piece serves as a reminder that both artists and heart patients alike live by one simple truth: you just have to keep trying.

A tribute to resilience, rhythm, and self-expression, this 11x14 original was painted on premium heavy mixed media cardstock and comes mounted in a black shadow box frame, ready to display. Treated like a canvas rather than just a sheet of paper, each detail was thoughtfully painted—going beyond simple marker work to create a layered, expressive piece that truly brings the surface to life.

This is the first in a new series where the “artist” in Cardiartist takes center stage.

🎧 "If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again." – Aaliyah