“The Cheerful Splendor”, from the “Joy Is My Rebellion” collection, is a celebration in both color and spirit — a vibrant, happy mess of playful lines and bold hues that refuses to stay quiet. It captures that burst of childhood awe, when the world felt brand new and every moment shimmered with possibility.
This is the joy that sneaks in when life has been heavy — the kind that washes over you and softens the hard edges, even if only for a moment. Like an unexpected giggle. A spontaneous dance party. The lift you didn’t know you needed until it arrived.
Inspired by the bright, curious energy of Franz Marc’s "Yellow Cow" painting, this piece embodies the feeling of frolicking through life’s surprises, wide-eyed and open-hearted.
It’s a colorful rebellion against the serious — a reminder that sometimes joy is the loudest, bravest form of resistance.
Each “The Cheerful Splendor” print is made to order — a conscious rejection of mass production in favor of art that carries meaning.
“This is joy at full volume - up to eleven — a riot of color that refuses to shrink.”
- 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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FOR THE ONES WHO FROLIC THROUGH LIFE
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.
A symphony of yellows, oranges, greens, and deep blues collide in playful chaos, evoking childlike wonder and spontaneity. The elongated horizontal composition suggests expansiveness, as if the joy can’t be contained. Contrasting warm and cool tones balance exuberance with grounding, while layered brushwork and swirling shapes create motion — a visual embodiment of laughter and frolic. The piece radiates curiosity and open-hearted awe.
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Q: What inspired the vibrant playfulness of this piece?
A: The Cheerful Splendor was inspired by the carefree joy of childhood awe — and the idea that joy itself can be a form of rebellion against heaviness and seriousness.
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
Want to see the magic behind every print?
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.