Oil Paintings - Art Reproductions

What is the reason for our indissoluble attraction to water?  In all its forms, this intrinsic essence of life on planet Earth compels us to search it out, drink it in, envelope ourselves in it, capture the beauty of light upon liquid surfaces, and unravel mysteries hidden beneath its depths. As an artist, I am particularly intrigued by the effect water has on mood.  The sound can be soothing or stirring.  The movement can be relaxing or exciting.  In my two most recent paintings, I explore strikingly different attributes of water and the contrasting emotions it evokes.
 In “Autumn Reflections”, vibrant colors ripple reflectively on the gently flowing stream. It creates a feeling of peace and calm contentment.  Subtly, the small waterfall disturbs the waters surface just enough to blend cool lavender and blue of the sky with the warm reflections of Autumnal glory.  Stills pools collect fallen leaves, as our mind gathers memories of seasons past.  Time flows on as a river. Lives tumble over occasional rocks and obstacles, only to learn that they fashion something beautiful in us as a result. Introspective and subdued, become lost in this meditative painting.
In “Coastal Cliffs and Ocean Swells”, the emphasis is on water’s unstoppable power. The inevitable crashing wave at the end of the swell is implied, but not the focus of this painting.  Standing at the cliffs, where Land meets Sea, where our world ends and the mystery begins, can be unsettling, even fear inspiring.  Thunderous sounds pound all around and the incessant motion of the swells, quicken the pulse.  Alive is how I feel, yet also insignificant in the vast scheme of things. Late sun rays highlight the solid, warm rocks contrasting it with the unpredictable, cold blue ocean.  The mood of the scene is as changeable as the sea itself:  Wild, yet compelling.  Tumultuous, yet invigorating.  Transported to times past as explorer of hidden realms and worlds beyond the horizon, I hope to convey the excitement of this Pacific coast moment.