• A woman with closed eyes and bright red lips clutches her head in a moment of intense emotion, colored pencils by Phaedra.
  • Between Breath and Breakdown – detail 1 – original colored pencils on artboard by VanArtHub Studio | Vancouver Canada | VanArtHub
  • Between Breath and Breakdown – detail 2 – original colored pencils on artboard by VanArtHub Studio | Vancouver Canada | VanArtHub
  • Between Breath and Breakdown – detail 3 – original colored pencils on artboard by VanArtHub Studio | Vancouver Canada | VanArtHub
  • Between Breath and Breakdown – detail 4 – original colored pencils on artboard by VanArtHub Studio | Vancouver Canada | VanArtHub
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Original art by Phaedra VanArtHub, Vancouver

Between Breath and Breakdown: Original Colored Pencil on Artboard by Phaedra | VanArtHub

Colored Pencil on Artboard11.8 × 15.7 in2025One-of-a-kind original

A minimal fine art portrait capturing vulnerability, silence, and emotional introspection through a delicate human gesture.

$798.00 CAD
$798.00 CAD
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  • Certificate of Authenticity Signed original, included
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The story behind this piece

This fine art portrait presents a quiet moment of emotional introspection. A female figure partially hides her face with her arms, suggesting vulnerability, exhaustion, and the need for inward retreat. The restrained palette and soft transitions dissolve sharp boundaries, allowing emotion to take precedence over form.



Rather than telling a direct story, the artwork offers a pause, an intimate space where feeling exists without explanation. The minimal composition emphasizes stillness and sensitivity, inviting viewers to connect with their own moments of silence and emotional rest.



This piece is ideal for collectors drawn to subtle, introspective contemporary portraiture and emotionally resonant fine art.

Shipping, trial and returns
  • Free, fully insured shipping. Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the USA. Every piece is professionally packed and insured door to door.
  • 14-day free trial. Live with the painting for 14 days. If it is not right for your space, return it for a full refund and we pay the return shipping.
  • Certificate of Authenticity. A signed certificate ships with the artwork, confirming it is a one-of-a-kind original.
  • Lifetime Trade-Back. Your taste can change. Trade this piece back at any time for store credit toward another original.
  • Ships from Vancouver, Canada. Packed by the gallery and tracked all the way to your door.

Technical details

Size
11.8 × 15.7 in
Medium
Colored Pencil on Artboard
Subject
Portrait Paintings
Style
Fine Art Paintings
Orientation
Vertical
Artist
Phaedra
Year
2025
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
SKU
COLORED-PENCIL-PAINTING-01
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About this artwork

Artwork Statement

This artwork presents a close-up, head-and-shoulders portrait of a figure, rendered in what appears to be colored pencil or pastel on a light, possibly white, background. The figure's head is tilted slightly back, with eyes closed and hands cupping the sides of the face, obscuring the ears and parts of the forehead. The composition focuses on the face, neck, and upper shoulders, which emerge from a soft, undefined lower edge. Dominant colors include warm skin tones of peach, pink, and red, with striking red lips. Shadows are rendered in purplish-red and brown hues, particularly under the chin and around the hands, creating depth. The mood is one of intense emotion, perhaps anguish, relief, or deep contemplation, conveyed through the closed eyes and the gesture of the hands. The texture of the skin is subtly suggested through fine lines and color variations, especially on the neck and forehead.

Interior Design Use

This piece would serve as a compelling focal point in a minimalist or contemporary living room, bedroom, or study. Its emotional depth and striking colors can evoke a contemplative and sophisticated atmosphere, adding a touch of dramatic intimacy to the space.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Phaedra
  • Medium: Colored Pencil on Artboard
  • Size: 11.8 x 15.7 in (30 x 40 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is Between Breath and Breakdown, and what size wall does it suit?
Between Breath and Breakdown by Phaedra measures 11.8 by 15.7 inches (30 by 40 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 18 inches wide, which keeps the painting at roughly two thirds of the width below it. Measure your wall before you order, and remember the 14-day trial covers you if the scale is not right in the room.
Is Between Breath and Breakdown an original painting or a print?
Between Breath and Breakdown is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Phaedra, colored pencil on artboard. VanArtHub sells originals only and does not sell prints or reproductions of this work, so once it is bought there is no second copy. A signed Certificate of Authenticity ships with the painting.
What is shown in Between Breath and Breakdown?
Portrait of a figure with closed eyes and hands cupping face. Warm skin tones, red lips, and purplish-red shadows. Rendered on a light background, possibly white. Head-and-shoulders composition. The subject is modern, pencil, people. It was painted by Phaedra and is titled Between Breath and Breakdown.
What colours are in Between Breath and Breakdown?
The dominant colour in Between Breath and Breakdown by Phaedra is beige. The style is figurative, abstract. If you are matching a room, work from the wall colour and the largest piece of furniture rather than from small accessories, and use the 14-day trial to see the painting in your own light before you commit.
Which room does Between Breath and Breakdown suit?
This piece would serve as a compelling focal point in a minimalist or contemporary living room, bedroom, or study. Its emotional depth and striking colors can evoke a contemplative and sophisticated atmosphere, adding a touch of dramatic intimacy to the space. Between Breath and Breakdown was painted by Phaedra.
Who painted Between Breath and Breakdown?
Between Breath and Breakdown was painted by Phaedra, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Phaedra's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/phaedra.
When was Between Breath and Breakdown painted?
Between Breath and Breakdown by Phaedra was painted in 2025, colored pencil on artboard. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does Between Breath and Breakdown cost, and what is included in the price?
Between Breath and Breakdown by Phaedra is $798.00 CAD at VanArtHub. That price includes free fully insured shipping to Canada and the USA, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and the 14-day trial. There is no framing charge, no delivery charge, and no buyer's premium on top.
Can I return Between Breath and Breakdown if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Between Breath and Breakdown by Phaedra, comes with a 14-day trial. Hang it at home, and if it is not right, return it within 14 days for a full refund. VanArtHub pays the return shipping, so trying the piece costs you nothing.
How long does shipping take for Between Breath and Breakdown, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Between Breath and Breakdown ships from VanArtHub in Vancouver, Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days within Canada and 5 to 10 business days to the USA. The painting is professionally packed and tracked door to door, and it is insured for its full value the whole way.
Is Between Breath and Breakdown still available?
Yes, Between Breath and Breakdown by Phaedra is available to buy at VanArtHub as of today. It is a one-of-a-kind original, so there is only one of it and it is gone once it sells.
What if my taste changes after buying Between Breath and Breakdown?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Between Breath and Breakdown back to the gallery at any time, with no deadline, and put the credit toward a different original. Because every piece is one of a kind, the trade-back is what lets a collection change over the years without a loss.

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