Piece description from the artist
The painting depicts a serene sky filled with large, fluffy white Florida clouds against a deep blue sky. The clouds are variously shaped and textured, showing soft, rounded edges with subtle shading to give them volume. Below the sky, there is a thin green horizon line and a calm, muted grey-blue body of water with faint horizontal lines suggesting gentle ripples. On the left side of the image, there is a cluster of green foliage. The entire scene evokes a peaceful and natural landscape with an emphasis on the expansive sky and cloud formations. The painting's texture resembles canvas, enhancing the tactile quality of the artwork.
The painting immediately draws attention to one of the most evocative elements in landscape art—the sky—using a deep blue backdrop to set a tranquil, contemplative mood. The treatment of the clouds is particularly noteworthy: the soft, rounded edges and nuanced shading capture their gentle volume and ephemeral nature. The subtle interplay of light and shadow in the clouds offers a convincing sense of depth and softness, which is beautifully balanced with their varied shapes. This choice not only communicates an understanding of atmospheric phenomena but also imbues the work with a sense of movement, inviting the viewer to linger and explore the sky’s expanse.
The horizon line’s thinness is an inspired compositional choice, directing the viewer’s gaze upward toward the majesty of the sky while still anchoring the scene. The use of a muted grey-blue for the water, with delicately suggested ripples, conveys tranquility and allows the clouds to remain the focal point without visual competition. The cluster of green foliage on the left adds a touch of earthiness and helps balance the composition, providing a gentle frame that invites viewers into the scene. The painting’s canvas-like texture enhances its tactile quality, suggesting a traditional approach and reinforcing the natural serenity of the subject matter.
The focus on evoking peace comes across beautifully, and the painting’s serene yet expansive atmosphere successfully encourages introspection
Eugene Norris’s passion is digital fine art. His works tend to be non-representational, abstract, and/or minimalist although there is arealist strain in images of nature, wildlife and places. He is an active member of SunTan Art, located in St. Pete Beach, Florida; Pinellas Park ArtSociety; and TESA, The Exhibiting Society of Artists. He is an emeritus member of Sigma Xi, the international honorary scientific research community.
In addition to prints in a variety of sizes, media, and finishes available on this site, original prints made by the author are available in sizes up to 20 inches by 30 with larger sizes by special order. They are printed on inkjet canvas or museum-quality fine art paper and shipped in a tube to save the buyer large shipping costs, to be stretched or framed as the buyer wishes. Limited edition prints ordered from the artist are individually signed and numbered by the artist and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Norris had a two-month show at Opera Central in St Petersburg and he has also had a two shows as Artist of the Month at SunTan Art. He shows regularly with his other art groups SunTan Art, PPAS, TESA in a large number of locations in The Tampa Bay Area,
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