{"product_id":"a-calm-nervous-system-is-the-goal","title":"A Calm Nervous System is The Goal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable for sale March 10, as part of the Blue Skies collection drop. 10% of all proceeds from this sale will be donated to the ACLU. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Calm Nervous System Is The Goal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23\"x19\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI came into 2026 thinking a lot about birds and bridges. I’d been noticing and sketching these two contrasting and deeply connected ideas in my journals a lot in the final months of 2025, reflecting on the skylines I grew up with along in my hometown along the Chesapeake Bay. I’m always most at peace near water, smelling salty air and feeling a slight breeze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I shared with a friend that I’d been thinking of and drawing soaring birds and strong bridges so much for a few weeks now, she responded, “Of course you are. They mean freedom and connection – the two things you’re always striving for.” That noticing from a loved one helped me shape my perspective and vision for 2026 – a year in which I’m boldly leaning towards things that feel like the balance of a bird and a bridge. I want to move closer to anything that makes me feel both free and connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece captures the freedom and connection of a flock of birds, soaring together in a unique curved frame. To me, that combination of freedom and connection is what leads to a calm nervous system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece bringing peace to a home office or bedroom, a hopeful reminder of internal strength and community. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. Details are collected at checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperfect Studio Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041094349048,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/0508\/8248\/files\/IMG_5645.jpg?v=1772577459","url":"https:\/\/imperfectstudioart.com\/products\/a-calm-nervous-system-is-the-goal","provider":"Imperfect Studio Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}