Open Water is an idyllic portrait of a summer's day spent on a placid body of water. Outdoor enthusiasts, particular those enamored with the sport of sailing, will find their eyes and souls soothed by the bold colors and smooth contours of this unique piece of canvas artwork. This original canvas painting presents the viewer with a simple but compelling scene. The composition of the painting is also quite straightforward. The horizon line cuts horizontally across the exact center of this piece, effectively splitting the painting into equal portions of water and sky. The water is largely in shadow, with the gentle waves that sweetly rock the hulls of the sails boats highlighted by the last rays of a fading sun. Where the sky and the water meet, the line darkens, drawing the eyes to that point immediately. The boats that float across the scene are also rendered largely in shadow, backlit by the enormous, sinking sun. The boats seem to rise line the fins of enormous sharks from the calm sea, yet more benevolent, their gentle curves cutting through the magnificent colors of the sky. The sky itself is rendered in colors similar to those of the water, here. The sun, at a point just above the horizon line, illuminates the sky, making it dazzling and luminous, while wreathed with shadow. Yellows and browns dominate the color palette of Open water, creating a piece that is versatile and stylish. The peaceful nature of this unique painting, as well as its pleasing and attractive colors, make this painting an easy and lovely addition to a variety of rooms in a variety of homes.
The design of Open Water elevates it to a more contemporary piece of art, while still maintaining its classical flair. The artist of this painting has opted to use three separate pieces of stretched canvas to spread the contents of the scene across, rather than a single piece. The three canvas panels of Open Water are all of the same height, and all are rectangular, though the center piece is more expansive, drawing the immediate focus of the viewer to it. If you enjoy the wonderful depiction of life on the water seen here, you may be interested in viewing the many original pieces in our
Beach Painting gallery. If you are particularly drawn to the colors of Open Water, you may also enjoy
Tropical Paradise.
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