This is an original yupo watercolor artwork created by Lynn LeCorre.
This image is a soft, impressionistic watercolor painting depicting a serene riverscape in what seems like late autumn or early winter. The artist's brushwork is gentle and fluid, lending the scene a delicate, almost dreamlike quality.
The river winds gracefully through the center of the composition, reflecting muted tones of the sky and surrounding trees. The water's surface is calm, capturing subtle shades ranging from deep blues and grays to hints of white, suggesting an overcast or misty atmosphere.
On either side of the riverbank, dense clusters of trees stand tall. The evergreens on the left create a dark, textured silhouette against the hazy sky, their needles dappled with shadow. On the right, leafless trees with slender, bare branches reach upward, contributing a stark contrast to the evergreens and indicating the seasonal transition. The foreground is dominated by wisps of tall grasses and wild plants, painted in warm, earthy tones of beige, ochre, and soft brown, adding depth and grounding the composition.
The sky above is a wash of muted grays and hints of yellow, suggesting the faint glow of dawn or dusk filtering through dense clouds—a moment of quiet reflection. This subtle glow imparts a sense of hope and renewal amid the subdued palette.
Symbolically, this painting may evoke themes of change and passage, with the river symbolizing life's ongoing flow and the seasons reflecting cycles of transformation. The combination of light and shadow, the dynamic yet gentle river curves, and the interplay of evergreen life with winter barrenness invite contemplation on resilience and the beauty found in moments of transition.
Overall, the piece gracefully balances natural realism with evocative emotional undertones, capturing the serene and contemplative spirit of a quiet riverside landscape.
Lynn created this artwork in 2025.
This artwork is 11" tall by 14" wide and is available framed or unframed.
This piece is part of the "Fields of Gold" temporary exhibit. Come and see it in person through the months of August and September.