Sanctuary /Into Color and Light

$3,400.00

2022

The viewer is drawn into this space to explore a place of refuge and reflection

"Sanctuary/Into Color and Light" (30 x 30") invites you into a protected space where the ordinary world transforms. This painting evokes that moment of stepping into a forest clearing where light filters through canopy in a way that makes everything luminous, sacred, set apart.

Working with oil on canvas, I built up rich layers of lavender, rust orange, and deep blues that suggest both the density of forest and the openness of light-filled space. The painting reads simultaneously as looking into sanctuary and being within it—you sense the protective embrace of trees framing a luminous center where color itself becomes substance, where light is almost palpable.

"Sanctuary" speaks to refuge, to sacred space, to places where we can breathe and be ourselves. The subtitle "Into Color and Light" suggests the transformative journey—stepping from ordinary concerns into chromatic immersion, into a space where beauty itself provides shelter. The dappled, atmospheric quality creates a sense of filtered light, of protection without confinement.

Professional-grade oil on canvas. Edges painted, ready to hang. Signed on back. Certificate included.

Size in inches: 30 x 30"

Size in cm: 76.2 x 76.2 cm

2022

The viewer is drawn into this space to explore a place of refuge and reflection

"Sanctuary/Into Color and Light" (30 x 30") invites you into a protected space where the ordinary world transforms. This painting evokes that moment of stepping into a forest clearing where light filters through canopy in a way that makes everything luminous, sacred, set apart.

Working with oil on canvas, I built up rich layers of lavender, rust orange, and deep blues that suggest both the density of forest and the openness of light-filled space. The painting reads simultaneously as looking into sanctuary and being within it—you sense the protective embrace of trees framing a luminous center where color itself becomes substance, where light is almost palpable.

"Sanctuary" speaks to refuge, to sacred space, to places where we can breathe and be ourselves. The subtitle "Into Color and Light" suggests the transformative journey—stepping from ordinary concerns into chromatic immersion, into a space where beauty itself provides shelter. The dappled, atmospheric quality creates a sense of filtered light, of protection without confinement.

Professional-grade oil on canvas. Edges painted, ready to hang. Signed on back. Certificate included.

Size in inches: 30 x 30"

Size in cm: 76.2 x 76.2 cm

A myriad of brushstrokes, in various hues, blend and overlap, creating a sense of depth and movement.

The color palette is rich and varied, featuring deep purples, fiery oranges, earthy browns, and bright accents of blues and white, with subtle hints of pink and green. These colors are applied with both boldness and subtlety, contributing to the overall complexity of the composition.

A potential interpretation of this work might see a natural landscape or a tumultuous sky, as the bursts of colors can evoke images of cloudy vistas or reflections in water. However, given the abstract nature of the piece, viewers are encouraged to engage personally and emotionally with the work, possibly seeing different forms or scenes depending on their perspective.

The use of light and dark contrasts adds another layer to the painting, with the darkness around the edges framing and drawing the eye into the lighter, more luminescent center.

Overall, this abstract painting offers a sensory experience, allowing for contemplation and the opportunity to seek out personal meaning in its depths.