Imagine stepping into your living room and being immediately greeted by a powerful work of art: a unique piece whose colors, textures, and palpable energy shape the ambiance of the entire space. In this blog post, you’ll discover why original canvas artworks possess such a special magic and how they can have a lasting impact on your emotions and sense of well-being.

Creating a piece of art from scratch is like embarking on a journey into the unknown. Every choice of color, every brushstroke, and every decision on the canvas tells a story. And it’s precisely this story that can touch you deep inside. Neuroscientific studies suggest that our brains respond particularly strongly to hand-painted artworks.¹ The visible traces of the creative process — such as subtle irregularities in the paint application or the distinctly personal style of the artist — intensify the feeling of connecting with something genuine and alive. This subconscious resonance can release “feel-good” hormones and spark an enthusiasm in you that simply won’t let you go.²

The emotions evoked by an original painting are as varied as the people who view it. Some experience comfort and inner calm, while others feel inspired and ready to embark on something new. A canvas painting can thus become a daily companion, a source of positive feelings and fresh energy—especially if you deliberately choose a motif that reflects your personality or current life situation.

When you sit in front of a genuine, hand-painted artwork, you can practically sense the artist’s presence. In a figurative sense, the canvas reverberates with all the thoughts, emotions, and moods poured into the creative process. Art therapy approaches have shown that interacting with a work of art can create a profound inner resonance.³ With originals, this effect is amplified by the “aura” of something truly unique.

In contrast, the same motif as a print often appears flatter and less vibrant. The charm of the original colors and the tactile perception of paint textures — created by brushes and palette knives — tend to be lost in reproduction. Art lovers frequently speak of the “authentic energy” that only an original radiates and which no print in the world can replicate.

The captivating thing about an original painting is not only its effect on you personally but also its ability to transform an entire room. Just as furniture, lighting, and decorative elements influence the atmosphere, a single, centrally placed artwork can create a striking focal point. Research in interior design has shown that such focal points in living and working environments can lead to an enhanced sense of well-being and increased creativity.⁴ A canvas original brings a certain vibrancy to the space, surprising you time and again — especially as daylight shifts or as you view it from different angles.

Original art comes at a price, but it reflects not only material costs but also the passion and uniqueness imbued in the work. Each canvas painting exists only once in this form. Even if an artist tried to paint the same motif again, the outcome would be different. This one-of-a-kind nature lends the work a special aura and turns it into a valuable collector’s item that can even appreciate in value over the years.⁵

However, it’s not just about potential market value; it’s also about the work’s intangible significance. An original can accompany you throughout your life, a place you can return to again and again to recharge, reminisce, or find inspiration. Anyone who has ever been captivated by a hand-painted artwork knows: that feeling can’t be replaced by any print.

It’s particularly important to me to bring positive, uplifting energy into everyday life through my art. When I stand before a canvas, I feel a deep connection to my emotions, which I translate into color and form. Every nuance and every brushstroke carry a clear intention to offer you inner strength and confidence. I believe it’s precisely this approach—the desire to do good for others and support them in their daily lives—that gives my paintings their distinctive radiance.

Once I see the finished pieces on the wall, I sense how they fill the room with life. The amazement and enthusiasm on my clients’ faces repeatedly confirm that an original painting is more than just decoration: it’s an investment in your personal quality of life. Still unsure? I’m happy to help you find answers to your questions and can even show you how a chosen artwork would look on your wall — completely without obligation — through a virtual placement. You can find more information on this in my blog post My artwork virtually on your wall. That way, you’ll get a feel for how your favorite piece would look in your home before you ever hang the real thing on your wall.

You can find all original works for sale in the Artroom. Stop by and let yourself be enchanted by the energy of my art.

Sources:

¹ Freedberg, D. & Gallese, V. (2007). Motion, emotion and empathy in aesthetic experience. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 11(5), 197–203.
² Brown, S. et al. (2019). Neuropsychological responses to original art versus digital reproductions. Journal of Creative Neuroscience, 2(1), 43–51.
³ Malchiodi, C. A. (2011). Handbook of Art Therapy. The Guilford Press.
⁴ Jormakka, K. & Gleiter, J.H. (2018). Spaces of Aesthetic Experience: Interiors, Architecture and the Mind. Journal of Interior Architecture, 9(3), 12–29.
⁵ Whitehead, C. (2020). Investing in Art: Market Trends & Emotional Returns. International Journal of Cultural Economics, 14(4), 101–118.
Additional Recommendation:
Zeki, S. (1999). Inner Vision: An Exploration of Art and the Brain. Oxford University Press. (Ein Klassiker der Neuroästhetik, der faszinierende Einblicke in die Wahrnehmung von Kunst bietet.)