Exhale Canadian Rockies The stillness of the pond

The stillness of the pond presented the perfect reflection of the scenery behind it

"I really like the graphic quality of this one

and that hope is behind every summit of our lives

"I wanted the background to pop

I found myself on a footpath that led me on a cliffside walk with incredible views

Exhale Canadian Rockies The stillness of the pondBy Julie Kluh Olympia, Washington "This painting feels like what I've really been trying to paint my whole life. There is just something in the way this one feels; it feels so alive, it makes me feel alive! When I paint ocean spray, I use a paint flicking technique with a stiff brush along with my finger (exactly how you would picture it very messy). I also use a bit of paint on the back of a palette knife to create just a topical scratching of white