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The Art of Rest
The Art of Rest is peaceful Black woman relaxation wall art that celebrates stillness, slow living, and the importance of making room for yourself. Featuring a woman relaxing on a wooden terrace surrounded by lush greenery, this SmardArt piece captures rest as something intentional. It turns a quiet afternoon into a beautiful reminder that slowing down has value.
The artwork presents the scene from above. A woman sits comfortably on a cushioned outdoor sofa with a book nearby. Her flowing rust-colored skirt adds warmth to the natural setting.
A wooden coffee table holds a few simple essentials. Meanwhile, tropical greenery surrounds the deck and creates a sense of privacy. Sunlight falls gently across the furniture, adding to the peaceful atmosphere.
Black Woman Relaxation Wall Art for Slower Living
Rest is often treated as something that comes after everything else is finished. The Art of Rest offers a different perspective.
Here, rest becomes part of living well.
The quiet setting suggests time away from schedules, notifications, and constant movement. A book and comfortable seating are enough to create an afternoon centered on being present.
The surrounding plants also strengthen the connection to nature. As a result, the artwork feels like a private retreat hidden away from everyday noise.
Most importantly, the piece celebrates Black women experiencing leisure and ease. There is nothing to prove in this moment. There is simply time to sit, read, think, and enjoy the surroundings.
Why Choose The Art of Rest?
This artwork is ideal for those who appreciate:
- Black woman relaxation wall art
- Black women leisure artwork
- Self-care inspired wall decor
- Slow living artwork
- Peaceful nature wall art
- Black woman reading art
- Tropical lifestyle artwork
- Contemporary Black Art
It can also make a thoughtful gift for someone creating a calmer home or embracing a slower approach to everyday life.
Where to Display The Art of Rest
The natural palette makes this piece easy to style in peaceful interiors. Consider displaying it in a:
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Reading nook
- Home office
- Wellness room
- Sunroom
- Guest room
- Relaxation corner
For a calming space, pair it with natural wood, greenery, and warm neutral fabrics. Alternatively, add it to a gallery wall focused on Black leisure, wellness, and everyday life.
Created by SmardArt, The Art of Rest brings together Black woman relaxation wall art, Black Art, Art for Black People, Black women leisure art, self-care wall art, slow living decor, nature-inspired artwork, and modern Black artwork.
Ultimately, The Art of Rest celebrates doing less without feeling guilty about it. It reminds us that slowing down is not wasted time. Sometimes, rest itself is an art worth mastering.
NB: The colors in the prints may exhibit slight variations from the mockups on our product pages, but rest assured, it's a minor difference that shouldn't cause concern. The "Smard Art" watermark is not included in the final print.
Elevate your space with Black wall art that speaks to culture, confidence, and creativity. At Smard, we celebrate artistry made with melanin, bringing powerful and inspiring designs to life.
8x10"- Good For Table Top
18x24"- Ideal for Small Walls
24x36"- Great for Standard Size Rooms
30x40 - Great for Statement piece
36x48"- Simply Wow
PRINTS
This is the Print Only -frame not included.
- Satin/Matte photo paper (200gsm/ 8mil)
- Pigmented archival inks
- Shipped in thick cardboard tubes for protection
- Size 8x10" shipped in protective art sleeves in rigid mailers
- Sizes 18x24" and up rolled and shipped in thick rigid tubes
CANVAS
- 100% cotton canvas
- Natural white, 400gsm/24 mil, 1.25" depth matte
- Ready-to-hang, frame not required.
- Natural white, matte textured canvas material
- Hand-stretched canvas on a real wood frame
- Carefully wrapped and shipped in protective cardboard boxes
APPAREL
- Fits true to Size
Returns policy
If you’re looking to return or exchange your order, we're here to help! We offer returns or exchanges within 7 days of delivery. Once we receive the returned item, a refund will be processed to the original payment method.
1st cycle refresh orders under subscription are non-refundable.You will also only be able to cancel your subscription after the first refresh.
Please note that products are made-to-order and unique to each customer; this allows us to avoid overproduction. Therefore please allow some time for the re-processing of your replacement order.
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The Art of Rest
Sale price$29.99
Regular price$64.95
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Print Roll
Size 18x24" and up art prints are delicately rolled and shipped in a thick rigged tube to prevent any creases.
Canvas
Canvases are delicately wrapped in bubblewrap and shipped in boxes
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 2471 reviews.
Excellent color quality on my puzzle. Smard art's work is so beautiful!
Great product
Returning customer and as expected top teir will continue to purchase
This is my fourth puzzle I have put together and I am so excited to finally have puzzles that centre black art.
Shipping took a while but the puzzles are nice to put together
The artwork draws my eye naturally and helps make my wall feel more intentional and complete. I also like how it gives the room a cozy, lived-in feel while still looking stylish and modern. Overall obsessed ❤️
Shipping was quick and easy along with such a great quality.
Puzzle came months later but when It actually got here I was impressed. I’ll be getting more.
I really love the colors in this piece, the complimentary colors of burgundy and lemon just works so well. The piece itself is just so appealing to look at. I also used this in my dorm room and it looks wonderful
This is my second art purchase from Smard and as usual you get exactly what you order. It is so beautiful... I love the contrast in colors . This is 1 of 2 pieces I got this year for my dorm room. I love it; they go well together
I absolutely love my purchase I definitely will be buying more
I absolutely love this! Online doesn’t do it justice. It adds just the right amount of color to my black & white home. For sure will order more pieces in the near future
Gifted to someone who loves puzzles. Design was absolutely beautiful
The puzzle is a nice size, super easy and fun to do, and I just LOVE the art
Im obsesssed!! they are beuatiful!!
I love everything they create! Never a miss and always something fun to add to your collection
The pictures are beautiful, they make my home feel cozy. I enjoy looking at them. I will definitely get more pics in the future.
Finally got it and it’s amazing
Love their art.
Stunning!
Love it
The artwork is beautiful! I ordered the wrong size and customer service was helpful and quick with their responses
Took a while to arrive but it was packaged well.
Love it looks just like what’s pictured online
Received all three prints and I love the look!!
Very elegant and beautifully done.
Very elegant and beautifully done.
Beautiful Pieces These Are going to be a Beautiful addition to my Bedroom!💖🤩😍
Beautiful and Meaningful!!💖🤩
Absolutely Beautiful Artwork!! Can’t wait to hang them up!!🤩💖🙌🏾
I'm from Barbados so this was a BIG one for me lol, delivery was good and it was packaged very well i may say. And im loving it and want to order 3 more to gift out for xmas lol.
Took overall two weeks to arrive, looks great in my frames! Quality is excellent & packaged with care to avoid any bending on the prints.
Love
My hallway decor 😍
I love this wall art😍😍😍😍😍
I had saw this print framed in Homegoods one day, and was going to get it for my daughter, but I was so sorry that I did not purchase it then, because when I went back it was gone. I was so disappointed, so I went online to find the print and now I will frame it for my daughter. We love the print!
I ordered 3 prints on 7/31 and recieved my order on 8/22. However, although the artwork is beautiful, my prints cane poorly packaged. Theres dents, bends, crinkles and tears. The pictures are the prints fresh out the package which is upsetting. I dont believe i will be purchasing from here again and this was my first purchase/impression of this company.
I absolutely love the image that I ordered. However, it took a MONTH from the day I ordered and made a payment for my pictures to arrive to my location. And that was after I followed up TWICE about my pictures. I absolutely loved my pictures and I'm exctied to hand them, but I was very disapointed in the timeframe it took to arrive. If I hadn't followed up, I doubt I'd have them now.
Great quality, better than I expected!
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All standard orders are shipped within 5-7 business days (NOTE: a business day does not include Saturdays, Sundays, statutory holidays, or any holidays observed in USA/Canada). Please keep this in mind when placing your order.
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Can I get my money back ?
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your order, please return it within 7 days and we will refund you the full amount. Items must be returned in good condition. For wall art, no rips, folds or stains on the prints or canvas.
Apparel and accessories sales are final.
We provide return labels for orders within Canada and the USA. For more details on our return policy, please read more on our return policy
Can I cancel my order ?
You can request to cancel your order, but it must be done before your order is shipped. Please contact us at smard@smard.art for further assistance.
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Our production team works efficiently to ship your order in up to 5 business days.
Shipping times may vary depending on your country.