After Sunset Painting

This serene contemporary cloudscape is a part of my current solo exhibition 'Silent Soulscpaes', which is deeply personal and introspective. The collection consists of original oil and watercolor paintings created through my quest for tranquility and connection with my inner world. I've always found solace in the quiet moments of dusk when the world seems to hold its breath just before the night takes over. Through this painting, I aimed to evoke this same feeling of calmness with the viewers or inspire them to search for their own silent place. 'After sunset' is an invitation to pause, breathe, and appreciate the simple yet profound beauty that surrounds us every day. This particular vibrant dusk scene depicts a simple view from my window, a place where I often sit in peace and watch the sky transform. The sight of the clouds and sky slowly shifting shapes and colors as the sun sets, and the night approaches is the most wonderful and soothing experience that helps me find balance and quiet my mind. The vibrant, warm terracotta hues and soft, mellow yellows of the clouds embody the last bursts of energy before the day yields to the night. The darkening silhouette of the tree in the foreground gives a sense of mystery and subtle melancholy. To bring this contemplative landscape to life, I've used Cobra from Royal Talens - high-quality eco-friendly oil paint, sand collected on the North Sea beach, fine gravel, and earth pigment made in the local Windmill 'De Kat'. The surface is a high-quality natural linen canvas. The painting is signed on the back and framed in a deep brown wooden floating frame. marijastefanovic.art