Description
Balance portrays pink water lilies drifting on layered green pads in Ames Pond, Deer Isle, Maine. Executed in oil on canvas, the work rests on an underpainting of complementary colors that increases the intensity of surface hues; rich, bright pigments and smooth spectrum fades build depth across the flowers, water, and foliage. A tree-branch reflection breaks up the luminous sky as it shines on the pond, its dark, sinuous lines offering striking contrast that guides the eye from open blooms to a tender emerging bud. Soft lavender water and deeper blue reflections provide a calm backdrop, while confident brushwork conveys quiet growth and a steady natural rhythm. I painted this piece to explore how bright petals, cool water, and shadowed limbs can coexist as a luminous, living moment — Balance makes a peaceful, colorful focal point for a living room, bedroom, or any space that could use a touch of reflective warmth.
