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Half Asleep Half Awake - Original Painting
Half Asleep Half Awake - Original Painting
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There is a strange little moment between sleeping and waking.
You open your eyes, but you're not completely here yet.
Part of you is still somewhere inside the dream, while another part is beginning to notice the world around you. For a few fleeting moments, both realities exist at once.
Your mind is awake enough to see, yet still somewhere between images, sensations and fragments of the dream you were just living.
Half Asleep, Half Awake comes from that delicate state of being caught between the two — when reality hasn't fully settled and the boundaries between dreaming and waking, imagination and reality, become beautifully blurred.
It is a work about that quiet space in between. The place where the familiar can feel unfamiliar, and where something can reveal itself differently each time you look at it.
Perhaps that is why Half Asleep, Half Awake feels a little different every time you meet him.
Acrylic on 140lbs/300gsm painting paper
Unframed
30 x 40 cm / 12 x 16 inches
This artwork is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity
CRAFT, QUALITY & PRODUTION
CRAFT, QUALITY & PRODUTION
Every artwork in The Lady In is created or produced with intention and care.
All original artworks are created by me.
All fine art prints are made using museum-quality giclée printing, chosen for its exceptional colour accuracy and depth. Each artwork goes through hours of careful colour matching to ensure the print is a true likeness of the original. From image capture to calibration, I personally oversee the process so that tone, contrast, and detail remain faithful to the artwork’s essence.
Prints are produced using archival-grade materials, designed to last for generations while honouring the integrity of the work.
MATERIALS, FRAMING & FINISH
MATERIALS, FRAMING & FINISH
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
All original artworks are shipped unframed, allowing you to choose the framing style that best suits your space and taste.
Each original is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity.
CANVAS PRINTS
Canvas prints are available framed or unframed and arrive ready to hang, with pre-installed hardware.
Our premium canvas prints are produced on archival poly-cotton canvas with a soft matte/satin finish, resistant to scratching, cracking, and warping.
Floating frames (when selected) are crafted from solid hardwood — oak, white, or black — giving the artwork a subtle floating presence.
Please note: adding a floating frame makes the final artwork slightly larger than the canvas itself. Visual guides are provided to help you choose confidently.
All fine art prints include a discreet, intentional mark identifying the piece as part of The Lady In collection — printed directly onto the artwork:
Canvas prints: the mark is integrated into the artwork design itself.
PAPER PRINTS
Unframed paper prints are produced on Hahnemühle German Etching fine art paper — richly textured, velvet-matte, and widely respected for its depth and tactile quality.
Framed paper prints are crafted from sustainably sourced wood and delivered ready to hang, with durable Perspex glazing.
Available frame colours include white, black, and natural wood.
Final framed sizes are approximately +1.9 cm on each side compared to the listed print size.
All fine art prints include a discreet, intentional mark identifying the piece as part of The Lady In collection — printed directly onto the artwork:
Paper prints: the mark is placed subtly, respecting the artwork’s balance and composition.
SHIPPING, PACKAGING & DELIVERY
SHIPPING, PACKAGING & DELIVERY
Every artwork is prepared with care — for the piece itself and for the home it’s entering.
All orders are packaged using professional art shipping materials, designed to protect the artwork throughout its journey.
All shipments are sent via tracked and insured courier services.
Once your order has been processed and shipped, you’ll receive a confirmation email with tracking information so you can follow your artwork’s journey to your door.
Production & dispatch times
Original artworks: please allow up to 3 business days for preparation
Fine art prints: made to order — please allow 5–7 business days for production
Production & shipping locations
Fine art prints are produced by trusted fine art print partners
Original artworks are shipped via FedEx tracked service from my studio in Portugal
All Original Artworks orders include complimentary shipping.
United Kingdom launch includes complimentary shipping on all orders.
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About Me
I’m Joana, the artist behind The Lady In.
My work explores emotion, intimacy, and presence, created with the intention of living in someone else’s space.
Every artwork you see here is created by me and carefully prepared for its journey to your home.