I painted Shimmering Passage from a memory of standing on a bridge, looking down into the inlet as evening light scattered brilliant sparkles across the water. What stayed with me was the gentle breeze — the way it caused the shimmer to appear and dissolve, transforming the surface into something quietly enchanting.

Boats rest in the distance while a few figures sit along the shore, fishing in that unhurried rhythm unique to coastal evenings. The scene carries a full, attentive silence — water moving softly below, air shifting, small sounds drifting and fading.

For me, this painting is about those fleeting moments when light and movement come together just long enough to feel memorable. There’s a calm here rooted in simple pleasures — shared time, lingering light, and a beautiful summer day easing to a close.

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