"Not Waiting for Permission" Original Artwork by Sandra Gale

Not Waiting for Permission is all holiday confidence and “come join me if you’re fun” energy.

She’s sitting in her own little poolside, resort-inspired world, wearing a coral dress, dark sunglasses and fabulous statement earrings with a drink in hand, flowers around her, and that confident expression that says she knows exactly who she is.

She’s not being rude. She’s not shutting anyone out. She’s more than happy for you to come and join her.

But if you don’t? She’s fine.

That’s the whole magic of her.

Story & inspiration

When I look at her, I imagine she’s just seen a friend walk in and she gives that look like, “hey, come join me.”

But underneath the fun, there’s something stronger happening.

She’s learned that other people’s choices aren’t about her. Their moods, opinions, reactions and little emotional weather systems are not her job to manage.

That feels huge to me.

So yes, she has the cocktail and the sunnies and the tropical flowers, but she’s also carrying this very grown-up kind of freedom. The freedom of not twisting yourself into knots trying to be acceptable to everyone.

Where it lives best

Not Waiting for Permission would be fabulous in a living room, dining area, hallway, bedroom or home office where you want something bold, warm and a little bit holiday-ish.

She’s especially good somewhere you’ll see her often, as a colourful nudge to trust yourself, stop over-explaining, and make choices that feel like yours.

• She brings confident resort energy to your wall without needing you to pack a suitcase.

• Her bold sunglasses, coral dress and cocktail details make the whole room feel warmer, brighter and more alive.

• The framed finish gives her a polished presence while still keeping all the handmade collage texture and personality.

• She’s a daily reminder that other people’s feelings are not your responsibility to carry.

• She’s a one-of-a-kind original for anyone choosing more joy, more colour and fewer permission slips.

• Title: Not Waiting for Permission

• Medium: Mixed media acrylic & paper on plywood board

• Size: 70 × 70 cm

• Frame: Custom Tasmanian oak floating frame, ready to hang

• Orientation: Square

• Signed, professionally finished for longevity & ready to hang

• Collector note: One of a kind original artwork by Australian artist Sandra Gale

Australia
Free shipping from South Australia. Every artwork is carefully packed with protective materials to ensure it arrives in perfect condition, ready to hang. All original art requires a signature on delivery for security.

International
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Returns & Damage Policy
I don’t accept returns on original artworks for change of mind, but I’m happy to create a free digital mock-up of how the piece could look in your space before you buy. Just email me a photo of your wall.

If your artwork arrives damaged in transit, please contact me straight away and I’ll make it right. Every artwork is fully insured during shipping so you can purchase with confidence. To process a claim, I’ll need:

• Photos of the damaged packaging before opening

• Photos of the artwork inside the packaging, with the damage visible

This helps me lodge a quick claim with the courier so we can resolve it smoothly.