In creating this original piece, I sought to capture the essence of spring by the lake—the rejuvenation and tranquility that accompanies the season's blossoming. With each oil stroke, I infused the canvas with the vibrancy of nature's palette, allowing Impressionist influences to guide my hand. It's an ode to the serenity and fleeting beauty that surrounds us, meant to inspire and breathe new life into any space it inhabits. When you paint plein air, you have only about three hours to set up, paint the underpainting, then capture your fleeting impressions as the sun and shadows begin to change. It a wonderful, pressure and joy-filled spanse of time.