“Contented and Serene” is a quiet study of light and shadow—a moment stripped back to its essentials so that illumination itself becomes the subject. By removing colour from nearly the entire composition, I wanted to let the light breathe freely, allowing its softness to shape the figure, the bedding, and the mood. Only the areas touched directly by sunshine carry the faintest veil of colour, a subtle reminder that warmth and hope can exist even in the most muted spaces. This piece is a reflection on stillness, presence, and the gentle but persistent truth that there is always light if you look for it.