Serene Reeds 21

This ethereal alcohol ink painting, Serene Reeds, evokes a moment of stillness at the water’s edge—a quiet scene suspended between sky and land. The composition is layered and softly blurred, inviting contemplation.
 
The top third of the piece features a sky washed in denim blue, blending seamlessly into soft bands of pale light and whispers of slate grey. The sky feels infinite, painted with gentle horizontal strokes that suggest the hush of dawn or dusk.
 
Beneath it, the water glistens in soft grey tones, mirroring the sky above with subtle variation—calm, smooth, and glass-like. A low, distant shoreline gives structure to the horizon, grounding the tranquil atmosphere.
 
The foreground bursts into texture and movement with a dense field of reeds rendered in varying shades of purple—from deep amethyst to soft lilac. The ink flows in vertical feathery strokes, creating a tactile sense of gentle swaying or rustling in the breeze.
 
The overall effect is meditative and harmonious, balancing softness with structure, and using colour to evoke a sense of calm.
 
A3 size with mount