🌿 New Series: "Unstretched Reflections" – Live Abstracts from the Botanic Garden

Between the end of July and August, I immersed myself in the serene environment of the Botanic Garden, capturing the interplay of light, water, and foliage through spontaneous abstract compositions. These pieces, titled Unstretched Reflections, were painted live, embodying the fluidity and unpredictability of nature's reflections.

Each artwork is a meditation on the transient beauty of water ripples and their mirrored landscapes. The absence of traditional framing—leaving the canvas edges raw—mirrors the uncontained essence of these natural forms.

Japanese Pond, Botanic Garden 2025 - (July - August Artist residency)

Unstretched Reflections: Abstract Water & Pond Surface Studies in Acrylic

This series of original acrylic studies was painted live at the Japanese pond in the Botanic Garden between July and August. Unstretched Reflections captures the subtle rhythms of water, light, and color through abstract marks that echo ripples, reflections, and floating petals. Unframed and immediate, these works invite collectors to experience the serene and meditative qualities of a pond’s ever-changing surface. Perfect for contemporary interiors or nature-inspired collections.

Individual Painting Titles & Short Descriptions:

1. Sunlit Ripples – Abstract Acrylic Water Study (16x20 in, Original, Unframed)
   Sunlight scatters across the pond’s surface in shimmering hues and abstract brushstrokes. This original acrylic painting captures the fleeting sparkle of water and the dynamic energy of ripples, offering a meditative, contemporary piece for collectors.

2. Quiet Currents – Japanese Pond Abstract Acrylic (16x20 in, Original, Unframed)
   Soft waves of colour intertwine across the canvas, echoing the gentle flow of the Botanic Garden’s Japanese pond. An original unframed acrylic study that conveys serene movement and reflective calm, ideal for abstract and nature-inspired interiors.

3. Dappled Reflections – Abstract Acrylic Water Surface Painting (16x20 in, Original, Unframed)
   Layered brushstrokes evoke light dancing across water, capturing the interplay of sky, foliage, and pond reflections. This unframed acrylic study translates the beauty of a Japanese pond into abstract, contemporary expression.

4. Floating Petals – Original Acrylic Abstract Pond Painting (16x20 in, Unframed)
   Inspired by petals drifting across the pond, this abstract acrylic study balances harmony and motion. Each brushstroke evokes the gentle ripple of water, creating an immersive, contemplative experience for collectors.

5. Twilight Surface – Japanese Pond Acrylic Study (16x20 in, Original, Unframed)
   As day fades, reflections shift and deepen. This abstract unframed acrylic study captures the pond’s changing surface at dusk, offering a quiet, meditative focal point for contemporary art collections.

   Why Collect from Unstretched Reflections

   Pros:

   • Bring the quiet beauty of the Japanese pond into your space with original, unframed acrylic studies that capture light, ripples, and reflections.

   • Flexible display options: enjoy them as-is, frame them your way, or rotate them with your collection.

   • Convenient delivery: shipped quickly to your door, or picked up in person at the Botanic Garden while I continue painting live.

   • Seasonal exclusivity: these works are part of a living series, available as I paint through the fall and possibly into the Winter-Love garden event in January 2026—an opportunity to collect moments in motion.

   Cons:

   • Unframed format requires framing if you prefer a more polished presentation. I can get it framed for you, though at an extra cost of $250.

   • Each piece is one-of-a-kind; once it’s gone, it’s gone—a rare chance to own an intimate study of nature’s reflections.

     “Own a piece of the pond’s ephemeral beauty today and help feed an artist!”