Summer At The Pond Print

My friend and professional photographer Cindy Treger is a soft spot for hummingbirds. Every year she prepares carefully the feeders in her home in Pennsylvania for them to come by and spend some time with her among the delicate and gorgeously beautiful flowers she grows. The scenes she captures with her camera never fail to captivate me, and luckily enough for me, she loves how I depict her photos, so she let me use them as a reference for my paintings. From all of them, Ruby-Troated hummingbirds are my (and I think hers too) favorites. These creatures are so exquisite and pose such a frail beauty that it is even incredible that they exist. In this piece in particular, observing the delicate dance of a ruby-throated hummingbird in its natural habitat was a moment of pure enchantment. The bird's aerial ballet, paired with the reflections on the pond's surface, conveyed a sense of harmony that resonated with me on a profound level. I aimed to translate this emotional resonance onto painting. The choice of a pond surrounded by flowers was intentional. The vivid colors and varied textures of the blossoms represented the richness of life that nature offers. It became a metaphor for the fleeting beauty of summer, a season that carries a unique energy and warmth. In essence, "Summer at the Pond" is a celebration of the simple pleasures, a reminder to appreciate the beauty surrounding us, and a nod to the fleeting yet profound moments that make life meaningful.