Oil on canvas, 16”x20”

This painting is an exploration of simplicity, color, and calm. I was drawn to the limited palette; the deep reds, glowing oranges, and soft golden light, and how they could speak volumes without needing much detail.

There’s a stillness here that quiets my mind. At the same time, a few abstract strokes in the water break the silence just enough to invite a bit of playfulness. The painting became less about place or memory, and more about atmosphere, light, warmth, and restraint. A study in how much can be said with very little.