August Afternoon - Original Oil Painting / Elizabeth Elkin

When I look out at the water on a late summer day, I don't just see blue; I see a symphony of colors dancing on the surface. With August Afternoon, I wanted to capture that fleeting, golden magic of late summer—the exact moment when the lush greens of the season begin to mingle with the fiery warmth of the approaching autumn.

I built this landscape using heavy, rhythmic strokes, allowing the thick paint to become as much a part of the subject as the trees and water themselves. The vibrant oranges and yellows of the foreground grasses reach up with a passionate energy, mirrored by the deep, fractured reflections in the water below. I wanted the water to feel alive, constantly shifting and pulling the colors of the shoreline into its depths.

To me, this painting is an emotional response to the energy of nature at its absolute peak. It deliberately walks the line between a recognizable, peaceful landscape and pure abstract expression. It is an invitation for you to step onto that sun-drenched shore, feel the warmth of the late summer heat, and lose yourself in the vibrant reflections.

Painting details:

• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Size: 24" × 30" × 1,5" (60.9 cm × 76.2 cm x 3.8cm)
• Style: Impressionism
• Finish: Gallery-wrapped, ready to hang — no framing needed
• Edges: Painted white
• Signed on the front
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Ships carefully packaged from the artist's studio in Quebec, Canada.

Packaging: Carefully wrapped and secured to protect the heavily textured surface, shipping directly from the artist's studio in Quebec, Canada.

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Elizabeth Elkin is a professional artist with over 35 years of experience, a member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA). Her work is held in private collections across Canada and internationally.