In Southern California, as in a lot of areas, we often experience severe droughts. In this colorful piece I wanted to depict a pond or a lake that has practically dried up with just pockets of pools remaining until the life-giving rains arrive. Areas of aqua and blues represent the water while other colors are what life remains and what is revealed when the water is gone -fauna, flora, insects, and grasses clinging to life. I used many techniques in this multicolored piece - pallet knife, gestural brushstrokes, dripping and splattered drops of paint. I literally flung paint at the canvas to create the splattered drops of paint. This work is painted on all sides and requires no framing. A free hanging kit is included with the purchase.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Linda Kelson

Exact Dimensions

36 x 36 x 1.5 inches oil on stretched canvas

Year Created

2023

Provide details about the signature

The piece is signed on the side and back so it can be hung in any desired direction. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with the purchase.

Materials

Oil paint Stretched canvas