In Whispers of a Mountain Stream, I set out to create an abstract painting that captures the gentle, flow of water in a mountain setting. Using layers of fluid acrylic paint, I aimed to mirror the quiet movement of a stream as it ripples over stones and alive with light.
To me, time spent in the mountains—beneath a canopy of trees, near the sound of water—is both relaxing and restorative. Through this piece, I hope to share that sense of calm. I want the viewer to feel drawn in, to sense the hush of nature, and perhaps experience their own moment of peace and renewal.
This painting moved me deeply, I felt compelled to write a poem to accompany it. The words reflect the emotional connection I have to the scene—the serenity of the water, the golden light, and the sense of renewal I feel in nature. Pairing poetry with my paintings allows me to express not only what I see, but what I feel, and to invite the viewer into that experience more fully.
