TM8921 Ode to the Shallows 34×40 oil on panel
Ode to the Shallows was begun late last summer, then put aside to dry….and dry…..and dry. By the time the base layer was dry and ready for more painting, fall was in full throttle and I was in love with red, not the blue/greens of summer. But an unusually warm January has put the joys of June back into focus, and I’ve finally been able to remember the feelings of an early summer day at my pond. This view, based on the shallow end of the pond, is a study in warmth and shade as well as luxuriant growth. It’s also about anticipation – the bud is about to open, the grasses are moving in a gentle breeze, the puffy white clouds are dancing their way across a bright blue sky…..maybe it’s idealized a bit. But isn’t that a part of what art is for – concentrating the memories so that we can remember them longer, being able to recall the feelings when we really need them. Details below. Enjoy.
TM8921 Ode to the Shallows – detail from center with reflections, grasses, and floating pine needles
TM8921 Ode to the Shallows – close-up of water lily
Teri Malo Studio 
You do such beautiful and colorful paintings..! Figurative but almost abstract at the same time. Lovely!!
That is my goal in the nutshell – to present something real that works abstractly – especially with the pondscapes and some of the woodland pieces. The coastal paintings are more “view” oriented, with totally understandable fluid dynamics. But I do enjoy the endless patterning and feeling of movement which the waves allow me to explore.
Gorgeous as always😍
Thank you!
Yes that’s definitely what art is for! I just love this piece, the colours are divine and the depth of character wonderful. Thank you so much for your inspiring work.
Thank you for your enthusiasm.