In "A Quiet Moment on Lake Havasu", Michael James continues his exploration of Chromatic Stylized Realism, merging bold color with emotive stillness. A woman sits alone in the left foreground of a vividly painted hotel room, its burnt orange walls and turquoise accents enveloping her in warmth and solitude. Opposite her rests an open travel suitcase, casually revealing its contents, while below the centrally placed window, a modest PTAC unit hums quietly, anchoring the setting in the language of temporary spaces. Through the window, the desert unfolds in soft pinks and violets across the distant mountains, framing the deep green expanse of Lake Havasu. The woman's jet-black hair and the stark silhouette of a nearby table contrast with the palette, directing the viewer’s eye toward her gaze—turned outward, yet unknowable. Evocative of Edward Hopper’s psychological interiors, this work balances narrative ambiguity with radiant color, inviting contemplation of solitude, transience, and the unseen emotional landscapes that accompany both.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Michael James

Exact Dimensions

24" x 36" x .5"

Year Created

2024

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Hand signed in fluorescent sky blue paint.

Materials

Acrylic on Canvas