‘Echoes of the Ancestors’ - 36" x 48" | acrylics and oils on gallery canvas
"Echoes of the Ancestors" captures that perfect, quiet moment on the lake when the sun is setting and the world seems to go still.
The water is painted with deep, rich blues and teals that make it look like one could dip a hand right in. The paint is textured to bring out the movement of the lake. The sky is the true centerpiece, filled with warm, glowing oranges and bright golds that capture the feeling of a summer sun dipping below the tree line.
There is a focus on the layers of paint on the loons, showing the crisp details of the parents’ feathers and the soft look of the little chicks as they glide along. The dark, solid trees in the background act like a frame, keeping the scene grounded and peaceful. This is a big, bold piece designed to bring the calm, beautiful feeling of northern evenings into any home.