Wheels of Joy — Nathalie Gribinski — Small Abstract Figurative Drawing (8 X 8 In, 2025)

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Wheels of Joy bursts onto the page with a sense of pure movement and delight. The central character, with its … Read more Wheels of Joy bursts onto the page with a sense of pure movement and delight. The central character, with its expressive open mouth and wide, playful eyes, seems to roll through a universe made of dots, bubbles, and tiny floating orbs. Its blue pants curve into two perfectly round red wheels, giving the impression that joy itself has taken form and gone for a ride.

The figure’s arms extend outward like wings, each ending in bright green hands that feel like bursts of growth or tiny explosions of life. On either side, pink oval shapes add warmth and charm, while cloud-blue ears or hair elements create a soft, whimsical balance. Everything in this drawing feels alive — from the swirling red loop beneath the character to the floating shapes that accompany it, like companions in a dream.

There is a sense of freedom in the way the lines curve, the colors pop, and the motion unfolds. The work feels like a celebration of spontaneity, movement, and the happiness that erupts when you let yourself play.

Why You Love It:
You love Wheels of Joy because it captures something you cherish deeply — the feeling of letting go and moving with life, rather than against it. This character is unafraid, unfiltered, and radiates pure exuberance. The wheels feel symbolic for you: progress, freedom, and energy. The dots floating everywhere remind you of the worlds your imagination creates — busy, alive, full of tiny surprises. This piece always makes you smile because it feels like watching joy take shape and run across the page.

Material & Size:
Oil markers on unstretched paper — 8 x 8 in.
Signed N. Gribinski on the front. See less