Along a quiet bend of the Buffalo River near Ponca, Arkansas, winter still lingers in the shade while hints of warmth begin to return. Bare trees lean over the water, their branches mirrored in the slow current, broken only by subtle ripples and shifting reflections. Patches of snow cling to the bank, catching soft light that contrasts with the deeper, cooler tones of the water.
Painted in soft pastel, the piece focuses less on the objects themselves and more on the relationship between reflection, movement, and light. Warm notes of amber and rust move through the surface of the river, suggesting what lies beneath while also capturing what is reflected above. It is a moment of stillness and transition, where the season feels suspended between cold and thaw.
Available through Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, MT.
