Inspired by the shifting shadows of autumn leaves falling across window blinds, The Color of Shadows explores the beautiful ambiguity between what we see and what we imagine.
Vibrant pinks, turquoise, warm oranges, and earthy greens mingle within loosely defined leaves, while diagonal bands of softened color echo the lines of sunlight and shadow. Branches weave through the composition, sometimes emerging clearly and sometimes dissolving into the surrounding colors.
Rather than recreating the scene literally, this painting captures the fleeting beauty of an ordinary moment transformed by light, color, and movement. The boundaries between leaves and their shadows become less certain, inviting the viewer to discover something different with every look.
The last photo was the inspiration for this painting.
Details
Original watercolor painting on professional watercolor paper
