Calm Cascade
Available from studio
Soft pastels on 300g cold pressed cotton paper
Size: 56 x 76cm.
Completed 2025
This artwork needs the protection of glass.
n the serenity of a calm cascade, whispering waters flow gently, echoing the quiet strength of nature’s tranquil song
This artwork captures the peaceful yet powerful mood of a waterfall, expressed in an abstract style. The flowing lines and sense of movement in the water create a feeling of energy, while the calm sky above adds a sense of quietness and stillness. The rocky base grounds the scene, emphasizing the contrast between motion and tranquility. Overall, the piece evokes a serene mood, where the force of nature is felt softly and introspectively, inviting reflection and a sense of peace in the midst of movement.
I’m moulding the landscape, sculpting it with my fingers and leaving enough pigments behind to build hills and valleys as I move over the paper. I’m bulding the shadows with many colours, layering them, one on top of the other to make the darkness richer.
Recreating a landscape on paper is much like telling a story through steep cliffs and rushing water. The tale of majestic mountains and friendly slopes are told by dry pigments rubbed into cotton paper until the whole surface is filled with colourful pigments that‘s creating images of recognisable shapes and places remembered. But its more than that, its a tale of life itself; It’s a soulscape and a reflection on human emotions.
I like to revisit a specific place in my mind, translating the atmosphere it into a lyrical landscape with the use of colour. The abstraction allows me to incorporate the whole experience; incorporating the scent of warm earth, the sound of running water and whispers of wind. The landscape is dissolved and translated it into a colour mood and in this matter given a closeness to the soul.
This artwork is made with soft pastels and has a fine layer of fixative as finishing coat. It has a delicate surface and needs the protection of glass. It ships flat in a box.