"Joy" was the first face I painted in this series — because it’s the feeling I’ve always chased, admired, and quietly hoped to fully live in one day.
Not the performative kind. Not the forced smile or “good vibes only” version. But this kind — the wide-open, head-thrown-back kind of joy that only shows up when you’re fully, unapologetically yourself.
This piece is about that moment — when you’re not worried about how you look or what anyone thinks. You’re not shrinking. You’re not editing yourself. You’re just… free. And that freedom? It’s where real joy lives.
I’ve seen it on other people’s faces — that unfiltered glow — and every time, it lights something up in me. Painting this was a way of calling it in. Of honoring the feeling that feels the most like home, even if I’m still learning how to stay in it.
Each "Joy" print is made to order — a conscious rejection of mass production in favor of art that carries meaning. We don’t sit on inventory. We create your piece when you choose it. That’s why it ships within five business days — fresh, intentional, and yours alone.
“Real joy is messy, loud, and unfiltered — and it’s always worth chasing.”
- Nicole McNamara
Sizes & Placement
Each print is available in three versatile sizes — small, medium, and large — so it can live anywhere from a cozy nook or home office to a bedroom retreat or a bold statement wall in your living room.
Whether you’re styling a shelf vignette or filling the space above your fireplace, you’ll find the perfect fit.
Sizes – multiple canvas formats available
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Claim Your Unfiltered Joy
FOR THE ONES WHO GLOW WITHOUT APOLOGY
COLOR & COMPOSITION INSIGHT
The Mood This Palette Creates
Every shade in this piece is chosen with intention — to shift the energy of your space, spark emotion, and remind you of what’s possible every time you walk past it.
Bold strokes of teal and cobalt blue radiate vitality, while rounded green tones soften the expression into something playful and alive. The wide-open mouth and luminous cheeks suggest laughter caught mid-breath — joy that can’t be rehearsed or controlled. The exaggerated features emphasize release and freedom, reminding us that beauty lives in authenticity, not polish. This balance of bold contrasts creates a visual celebration of real, unedited happiness.
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Behind the Canvas:
Oil Painting Print FAQ
Q: Why did you choose to paint joy as a wide-open, unfiltered expression?
A: Because real joy isn’t tidy or rehearsed. It’s raw, unapologetic, and messy in the most beautiful way — the kind of freedom that can only come from being fully yourself.
Q: Will it arrive ready to hang?
A: Yes. Each print is gallery-wrapped on a 1.5” deep wooden frame, wired, padded, and ready to install right out of the box.
Q: When will my order ship?
A: Each print is made to order and ships within ~5 business days, with free shipping to the U.S. & Canada.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Because your walls deserve more than mass-produced décor — they deserve art built to last.
- Museum-Grade Canvas: 410gsm archival cotton
- Archival Giclée Pigment Inks: Rich, vibrant, fade-resistant
- Protective Finish: Semi-gloss varnish for added depth and longevity
- Gallery-Wrapped: 1.5" mirrored edges for a clean, modern display
- Ready to Hang: Wired, padded, and installation-ready
- Free Shipping: Free shipping to the U.S. & Canada, ships in ~5 business days
- From an Original Oil Painting: No digital enhancements — just art with soul
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Every canvas begins with an original oil painting, professionally digitized by Osio-Brown Studios, and brought to life with museum-grade materials and craftsmanship.
A deeper look at how your piece is made — from the first brushstroke to your wall.