TM8492 Jazz Spring 36×40 oil on panel

It took a long time to complete this painting, which is based on a particular spot at the pond. I’ve painted the location in summer and fall a few times, but Jazz Spring finally expresses the essence of the experience and locale for me. The multitudinous elements of reflection, ripple, and surface vegetation interact to create an almost cacophonious rhythm and “sound”. It’s the energy of spring. I also included a new friend who hung out with me all morning recently when I was on a photo shoot.  Details below. Enjoy.

TM8492 Jazz Spring – detail from lower right with portrait of the frog who spent the day with me at the pond

TM8492 Jazz Spring – detail from lower left of center with sky, cloud, and tree reflections