Patricia Qualls often balances her high-energy, passionate abstracts with what she calls her "sacred, calming" pieces. Take a Breath is a visual reminder to feel the ground beneath one's feet and look upward at the sky. It embodies a gentle spirit, allowing both the artist and the viewer to land in a quiet place and move through the day with ease.

The inspiration for this work traces back to Qualls’ childhood on a farm in Tennessee, where she would lie in the fields and look up at the clouds through the trees. She recalls asking her father if you could "feel the clouds" if you walked through them—a sense of wonder that still permeates her practice today. This painting captures that same childlike mesmerization, offering a sanctuary of light and air for those seeking a moment of stillness.