Soleil

Channel a sense of cosmic comfort with this high-impact, characterful illustration from Stephie Cardona. Featuring a magnificent, dark-brown sunburst layered with a calm, hand-painted facial silhouette, this piece reimagines celestial motifs through a completely fresh perspective. The expressive, looping script layered over the heavy paint strokes injects a deeply personal, poetic quality, making it a heartwarming focal point for a gallery wall or reading corner

Stephie Cardona is a self-taught artist and the creative force behind the brand KunstbyStephie (Art by Stephie). Born in the US and working out of Berlin, she's known for illustrations that blend humour, whimsy, and playfulness. Inspired by her love for good food, drinks, and a touch of travel nostalgia, she weaves together gorgeous visuals that evoke a delightful sense of naive fun.

Artwork description: A vertical illustration features a large, hand-painted dark brown sun with many rays and a stylised face in the centre. The word "SOLEIL" is written in a sweeping light blue script across the top of the sun, while the phrase "Shining for you always only for you" is written in the same blue script at the base.