Becoming Me • Expressive Horse Art
Let this painting's story touch your own
Becoming Me is a limited edition fine art reproduction from Sonia Malboeuf’s original acrylic painting on black canvas, created for collectors drawn to transformation, quiet courage, and emotionally symbolic contemporary wall art.
This Painting's Story
✍️ From My Personal Journal
This one… didn't arrive all at once.
It came in pieces. In fragments. In moments I didn't even realize were shaping me.
I remember sitting with the color first. That deep, rich purple. Not chosen… felt. It wrapped around me like something familiar—like a part of me that had always been there, waiting patiently to be seen. There's something about that tone… it doesn't shout. It holds. It carries weight, memory, quiet strength.
As I began to move the brush, the form started to emerge—not perfectly, not cleanly… but honestly. Curves that didn't follow rules. Lines that bent, twisted, circled back on themselves. It felt like watching a life unfold… not in straight paths, but in spirals. In detours. In returns.
There were moments I paused—looking at what I had painted—and I could feel it… not just mine. Something shared. Something lived by so many, even if never spoken aloud.
The gold found its way in next. Not as decoration… but as something earned. It traced the edges, highlighted the movement, almost like it was honoring the journey rather than defining it. I didn't want perfection. I wanted truth. The kind that carries marks, layers, stories beneath the surface.
And then… the flow.
That's when it shifted.
What began as form started to feel like release. Like shedding. Like stepping out of something old without fully knowing what comes next—but trusting it anyway. There's a quiet courage in that space. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just… steady.
I never set out to paint a horse.
I set out to paint a feeling.
Something about becoming… without needing permission. Without needing to explain how long it took or what it cost to get there.
When I look at it now, I don't see a single moment.
I see all of them layered together.
The parts that were easy.
The parts that weren't.
The parts no one ever saw.
And somehow… they all belong.
This isn't about arrival.
It's about recognition.
Of who you've been…
and who you finally allow yourself to be.
That's Becoming Me.
A STORY BORN FROM SONIA'S GRATEFUL HEART AND ORIGINAL PAINTING—AS TOLD BY SAM®
Original painting photography by Studio Graetz
About This Painting
An expressive horse form emerges from deep purple and gold, its curves spiraling and flowing as if shedding something old and stepping into something new. She represents the quiet courage of becoming — the recognition that the journey wasn't linear, but every part of it belongs. This deeply personal painting reflects the truth that becoming yourself isn't about arrival — it's about finally allowing yourself to be seen, exactly as you are.
- Subject: An expressive horse form in deep purple and gold — themes of becoming, self-recognition, quiet courage, and the beauty of a non-linear journey
- Style: Expressive contemporary horse art with a deeply personal narrative
- Colour palette: Deep rich purple, earned gold accents, flowing form, dark background
- Original medium: Acrylic on black canvas
- Original size: 24" × 18"
- Edition: Limited edition of 50, signed by the artist
- Collection: BLACK Canvas Originals by Sonia Malboeuf
- Artist: Sonia Malboeuf — Canadian contemporary artist
- Ideal placement: A versatile statement piece suitable for modern home decor, professional workspaces, or emotional interior styling
Available Textures and Framing Styles
- Original painting — one-of-a-kind acrylic on black canvas, floating frame
- Limited edition Giclée on 410gsm canvas — museum wrap or floating frame, sizes from 24" × 18" to 72" × 54"
- Fine Art Matte Paper — unframed, rolled, sizes from 24" × 18" to 48" × 36"
- Chromaluxe® HD Metal — frameless, ready to hang, sizes from 24" × 18" to 48" × 36"
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Anyone can ship decent-quality fast.
But we believe true craftsmanship takes time.
Each piece is carefully handmade—
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Because you deserve more than just a product—
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Choosing the right size changes everything
It shapes how art lives in your space, how it balances the room, and how confident you feel before you buy.
Below you'll find:
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Pro stylist Vivien Albrecht's video, 5 most common art mistakes, and how to fix them.
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Quiet reasons collectors —keep coming back
1 story—3 Rich Textures
Every artwork begins with a choice: the surface that will carry your story. Each option is carefully curated for longevity, rich depth of color, and exquisite detail worthy of a museum gallery wall.
Our giclée printing process locks pigments into premium materials, creating deep, velvety tones, razor sharp definition, and a finish engineered to endure for generations.
Benefits by texture
True to the Original
The depth and detail you see in an art print depend on the quality of the original capture.
By photographing every painting with a Hasselblad—renowned for color accuracy, detail, and dynamic range—your art print
carries inspiration in every detail.
Your Art—Your Way
Available in rolled, wrapped or framed styles—
easy to live with
Each art print includes premium 3M CLAW™ steel hardware for
Timeless Quality
Proprietary materials resist fading and warping, protecting your art for the long term.
A promise, as lasting as the piece itself.
Authentic Limited Editions
Each art print is individually numbered—part of a limited edition of 50,
accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Once they're gone, they're gone.
Handmade Start to Finish
In a market saturated with mass-produced imports, WALL ART by Sonia offers something increasingly rare—authentic, hand-painted works created in Canada.
Designed as accessible luxury art, each piece invites you to explore the gallery library and
1 story—3 Rich Textures
Every artwork begins with a choice: the surface that will carry your story. Each option is carefully curated for longevity, rich depth of color, and exquisite detail worthy of a museum gallery wall.
Our giclée printing process locks pigments into premium materials, creating deep, velvety tones, razor sharp definition, and a finish engineered to endure for generations.
Benefits by texture
True to the Original
The depth and detail you see in an art print depend on the quality of the original capture.
By photographing every painting with a Hasselblad—renowned for color accuracy, detail, and dynamic range—your art print
carries inspiration in every detail.
Your Art—Your Way
Available in rolled, wrapped or framed styles—
easy to live with
Each art print includes premium 3M CLAW™ steel hardware for
Timeless Quality
Proprietary materials resist fading and warping, protecting your art for the long term.
A promise, as lasting as the piece itself.
Authentic Limited Editions
Each art print is individually numbered—part of a limited edition of 50,
accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Once they're gone, they're gone.
