Grounding

Artwork Info

Acrylic on linen
12 x 14 in. 
Unframed  
© 2026

Kayla Mahaffey’s acrylic paintings blend fantasy and reality, capturing a nostalgic sense
of imagination that veils our everyday life. Inspired by childhood cartoons and fiction,
her unique style blends two-dimensional and sometimes whimsical elements with
rendered figures. Her vibrant, colorful pieces often project positive emotion while
masking darker underlying meanings. In each composition, children stand in as
unbiased narrators, navigating the artwork with a sense of innocence, unlimited
imagination, and a fresh lens that adults only truly appreciate as they grow older.