Luminous Shabbos Blessing Original Art

This painting is about blessing as transmission — the quiet moment where holiness is passed from one generation to the next. A father rests his hands gently on his son’s head, immersed in the act of blessing. Time seems to slow. The world recedes. What remains is presence — love, responsibility, and devotion held in stillness. Shabbos candles glow nearby, grounding the moment in sacred time. The Kiddush cup rests on the table, a vessel of sanctification, anchoring the scene in ritual that has been repeated for generations. Yet here, it feels entirely personal — intimate and alive. I was drawn to this moment because of what it carries beneath the surface. A blessing is not only words spoken aloud; it is hope, prayer, and longing placed into another soul. It is a parent asking that their child be protected, guided, and connected — not only for now, but for a lifetime. The palette is soft and luminous, allowing emotion to lead rather than detail. I incorporated 24k gold leaf and genuine d