Description

The Heart Within by Cindy Bale Tanner is an expressive watercolor abstract that explores the energy, emotion, and movement found within a single powerful center. Bursting outward from a deep red core, layers of light turquoise and dark blue create a dynamic composition that feels both spontaneous and deeply intentional.

The artwork’s central burst suggests the presence of an inner force — a heart, a source of passion, or a place where emotions begin before expanding outward. Flowing watercolor marks, organic shapes, and dramatic contrasts between warm and cool tones create a sense of rhythm, intensity, and transformation.

Created with watercolor, Tanner embraces the natural movement of the medium, allowing pigments to spread, blend, and form unexpected textures. The interplay between delicate washes and bold splashes gives the piece a sense of vitality and emotional depth, inviting each viewer to discover their own interpretation.

The Heart Within celebrates the connection between inner emotion and outward expression, making it a striking addition to contemporary spaces that value movement, color, and abstract storytelling.