Reflection | Print of Original Oil Painting
Water, like glass. Slowly making our way through the inlet. Silent laps of water extend from our wake. Birds sit atop trees, staring intently at the water for fish to catch. Grasses bend ever so slightly from an unfelt wind. Fish meander. Crabs silently do their side-walk under eel grass. Tiny shells move under the surface with their owner hiding underneath. Clouds dot the sky, with no chance of limiting the sunshine’s rays on the water. In the distance, a small island beckons us.
It is a perfect moment.
This Giclee print of an original oil painting is printed on archival cotton rag paper. The fine art paper is a luxurious, 100% cotton, premium paper and is acid and lignin-free with an additional 1 inch border. Additional print sizes and printing surfaces (including canvas) may also be arranged through a custom order. Please contact me to inquire about printing commissions. For additional care, handling and framing information, please see the FAQ section. The FAQ section also includes information regarding flat or rolled shipping. Colors of prints may vary based on your device. Prints are made to order so please allow 1-2 weeks for your custom order to ship.
Painting the Tidewater series took me on a journey for a year, exactly to the day. I have dabbled in painting other subjects and exploring different painting styles and Tidewater felt like coming home. Water has always called to me, beckoning with its depth and showy treasures sparkling on its shorelines. I began this series by painting Glass Water on my birthday, early in the pandemic when we were all still trying to figure out how to pass the time for a couple of weeks. The later paintings became a journey through my favorite places and sunny days when the gloom felt like it hung over us like a dark cloud that outstayed its welcome. Dark blues mixed with warm undertones sculpted my water and bright moments of joy in warm peaches, pinks, and reassuring greens dotted my coastlines and tree-lined cliffs. Strong rocks and boulders, undeterred by the anxiousness of the world showed up and began anchoring the beaches. This series began out of worry and unrest and journeyed my soul to a place of hopefulness and discernment. I feel most tranquil when I am by the water, and I found my way to a peaceful self while painting the shoreline.
