Every Artwork Has a Story

Discovering the heart behind "Mouse / Big Heart" 

Every piece of art carries a story, sometimes whispered, sometimes boldly declared. Often, that story isn’t just about what you see on the surface, but about what the artwork asks you to feel.

Mouse / Big Heart began with a simple idea: potential is not measured by size.

This watercolour painting on paper explores the quiet courage it takes to think big, even when you feel small in the world. The mouse, often seen as fragile or insignificant, becomes a symbol of underestimated strength. What truly defines it isn’t its scale, but its heart generous and brave. Because to realise your massive potential, you don’t need to be loud or powerful. You need a big heart.

Thinking big when the world feels bigger

Many of us have experienced moments where the world feels overwhelming where ambition feels risky and dreaming feels almost indulgent. The mouse represents that feeling of standing at the edge of possibility, unsure whether you’re enough to step forward.

Yet the heart within the painting tells a different story. It reminds us that courage doesn’t arrive fully formed. It grows quietly, fed by belief, kindness, and persistence. When you lead with heart, thinking big becomes less about ego and more about intention.

"Mouse / Big Heart" is an invitation to honour that inner strength, the kind that doesn’t shout, but endures.

Why watercolour?

Watercolour was a deliberate choice for this piece. Its softness, unpredictability, and transparency reflect the vulnerability that comes with dreaming. You can guide it, but you can’t fully control it much like ambition itself.

The medium allows emotion to breathe, leaving space for interpretation. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own experiences into the painting, discovering a personal connection to the mouse’s journey.

When art travels further than you expect

Art has a way of crossing borders both emotional and physical. I’m incredibly grateful that "Mouse / Big Heart" has found a new home all the way in California. To know that its message resonated with someone across the world is deeply humbling.

It’s a reminder that stories of courage, vulnerability, and potential are universal. No matter where we are, we all recognise the feeling of wanting more from life and wondering if we’re brave enough to reach for it.

More than a painting

This piece isn’t just about a mouse. It’s about believing in yourself when no one is watching. It’s about allowing yourself to dream, even when doubt feels louder. It’s about understanding that your greatest strength may be the heart you lead with.

To the collector who welcomed this artwork into their life: thank you for believing in the message, and in the idea that we all hold far more potential than we often realise. Because sometimes, thinking big starts with something small and a very big heart.