This Must Be Happiness

Must Be Happiness by Alanah Jarvis, is a warm, expressive abstract painting layered with soft blush pinks, buttery yellows, earthy ochres and creamy whites. Built through intuitive palette knife and brushwork, the piece carries a sense of movement and ease , like sunlight moving across a room late in the afternoon.

There’s an uplifting quality to this work without it feeling loud. The textured layers create depth and softness at the same time, giving the painting a calm, lived with energy that brings warmth into a space. Hints of muted sage and rich earthy tones ground the lighter colours, creating balance and a feeling of quiet optimism.

Designed to complement warm neutral interiors, this piece pairs beautifully with natural timber, linen textures and soft organic styling.

For a more refined presentation, this piece pairs beautifully with the gallery’s Priority Framing option. A considered frame adds structure to the raw, weathered texture of the work, giving it a finished presence while still allowing the natural movement and depth of the painting to remain the focus. It’s a simple way to elevate the piece, making it feel at home in both modern and rustic spaces.

This canvas is placed on Sustainable Canvas, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles to keep this plastic out of the environment or landfill. The canvas resists mould & won't sag on stretcher bars over time as it doesn’t expand and contract like other fibre canvases. Its ready to be passed down for generations.

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Alanah Jarvis is an Australian artist whose Abstract Weathered Series explores the raw beauty of nature shaped by time. Her richly textured paintings are inspired by the surfaces of the earth and landscapes shaped by wind and water. Through layering and erosion-like techniques, Alanah captures the quiet power of weathered materials, transforming natural imperfections into striking visual stories. These works bring depth, character and a grounded, organic presence into the home.

Each piece reflects a fascination with the marks time leaves behind, the way colour fades, textures shift and surfaces tell silent stories. With earthy palettes and tactile surfaces, Alanah’s paintings create a sense of place, something enduring, elemental and beautifully imperfect. Her art complements modern spaces with natural warmth, drawing people in to look closer, feel more and connect to the world around them.

Alongside this body of work, Alanah also paints her Realistic Ocean Series. Seascapes that capture the expansive light and movement of the coastline. These oil paintings reflect her love of the ocean’s shifting moods and timeless beauty, bringing a sense of space, breath and natural energy into any setting.