This is an original Artwork created by Kelvin Christensen.
This work is created with Acrylic paints on a Masonite board.
This image depicts a serene natural landscape, dominated by a tranquil body of water stretching into the distance. The water reflects the soft blue of the sky above, which is adorned with large, fluffy clouds that appear almost three-dimensional due to the artist's use of shading and subtle color gradients.
Tall grasses and reeds frame the sides of the waterway, their earthy greens and browns contrasting gently with the cool blues of the sky and water. The vegetation seems to sway gently, suggesting a light breeze. These plants also add depth to the scene, guiding the viewer's eye along the water's winding path.
The overall palette is calm and soothing, with soft blues, whites, greens, and browns creating a harmonious balance. The expansive sky with billowing clouds can symbolize freedom, openness, or the vastness of nature, inviting contemplation and peace.
Artistically, the painting uses a realistic yet somewhat idealized style to convey the natural beauty of marshlands or wetlands, a habitat rich in life and ecological importance. The reflections in the water and the delicate cloud formations highlight the interconnectedness of earth and sky, water and air, emphasizing nature's serene equilibrium.
This piece was created in 1995.
The size of the piece is 14" tall by 18" wide and has a champagne coloured framed.
This piece is part of our "Summer Heatwaves" temporary exhibit, come see it in person through the months of June and July 2025.