Thick oil, rich texture, and a contemporary take on nature’s stillness
This piece was born from two places I hold close: the tranquil beauty of Monet’s water lilies and the wild, reflective waters of the Cumbrian landscape where I live. I wanted to capture the way light dances on water — not just the surface shimmer, but the emotion that lives beneath it.
Painted with generous layers of oil and some pumice, “Lily pond” is rich in texture and movement. Deep indigo shadows anchor the painting, while vibrant strokes of blue, turquoise, and ochre create a sense of depth and flowing light. It’s abstract, yet grounded in nature — a dreamlike mirror of sky and water, colour and quiet.
This is a piece that doesn’t just hang on a wall — it draws you in, offering something new each time you pause in front of it.
