The Hearts Collection: Textured & Expressive Original Paintings
My signature series exploring love through thick, sculptural layers of acrylic paint. Each piece is hand-painted with a palette knife, creating a tangible texture that adds life and movement to your walls.
This piece, with its swirling blues and purples, is about the many forms love takes. I use a palette knife to build up thick layers of paint, creating a sense of depth and movement. It’s a bold, contemporary heart painting that makes a statement.
A close up of a heart in shades of green, the color of the heart chakra and nature. You can really see the texture here, the thick strokes and splatters of white paint that give the piece so much life and energy. This is a great choice for bringing a feeling of abundance and calm.
This heart is all about warmth and passion, with fiery oranges and whites swirling together. The texture is so thick you can see every mark of the palette knife. It’s a small piece that carries a lot of energy.
A study in red, this painting explores love through concentric hearts. Each layer of red is slightly different, creating a tunnel-like effect that draws you in. It’s a simple but powerful piece about the depth of love.
Holding this red heart painting, you can see how the different shades create a sense of depth. It's a piece about love in its many layers, perfect for gifting or as a daily reminder of self-love.
This heart, with its cool blues and greens, is for a love that brings peace and tranquility. I used a palette knife to create blocky textures, suggesting the feeling of being grounded and calm. It rests on my easel, ready to find its home.
Another view of my tranquil blue and green heart on the easel. The background tiles add a nice contrast to the modern, textured art. This piece is perfect for a space where you want to feel calm and centered.
Holding this piece, you can see how the white frame makes the cool colors of the heart pop. The textured blues and greens against the soft lime background feel like a calm island in a gentle sea.
A slightly different angle of the blue and green heart, showing how the light catches the textures. It's a piece that feels both modern and organic, inspired by the colors of nature.
This framed heart painting is part of my Valentine's Day collection, but its message of peace and love is timeless. The combination of textured blues and a soft green background is meant to be soothing.
About The Hearts Collection: Textured & Expressive
These pieces use heavy palette knife work, which means they aren’t flat prints—they have actual height and depth that catches the light differently depending on where you hang them. If you’re choosing one for a specific wall, consider the lighting; a side light really makes those textured ridges pop, giving the heart a sculptural feel that changes throughout the day.
Understanding Texture in My Work
When I paint these hearts, I don't just use a brush. I use a palette knife to build up thick, chunky layers of acrylic paint. This is what I call impasto—it’s sculptural, messy, and intentional. You’ll see marks, ridges, and splatters because I want you to see the movement of my hand on the canvas. It’s not meant to be perfect; it’s meant to be alive.
Color Stories and Placement
I play with color palettes to evoke specific moods. My red and orange hearts are all about fire and passion, ideal for a living room where you want to spark conversation. The blues and greens I use are cooler, inspired by nature and the heart chakra, which I find work best in spaces where you want to feel grounded and calm, like a bedroom or a reading nook. Because these are original acrylic works, the pigments are vibrant and durable.
Practical Details for Your Space
Every piece in this collection comes on cotton canvas, finished with a protective varnish (gloss or matte) to shield it from dust and aging. I use minimalist synthetic or engineered wood frames that are open-front—no glass—so you can actually touch the texture. They arrive with pre-installed hooks, ready to hang the moment they’re unpacked. If you’re looking for something specific to match your room’s vibe or want a heart in a custom color palette, just reach out. I love doing commissions that bring your personal story to life on canvas.
Surekha Sundaram
Hi, I’m Surekha. I started painting these hearts as a way to send love out into the world, and now they’re my way of processing life. They are raw, imperfect, and entirely me.
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