Wish you were Here Painting

This painting was inspired by standing next to a high meadow pond and wishing I could share it with people I cared about who were not with me. I hope this will inspire viewers to recall special places they've visited when they've wanted others to return with them. I use cold wax medium because it allows paint to be layered in ways which result in unique color effects and in mark making. I paint all the edges to extend the central image. No framing is necessary.