Under the Golden Air, Oil on Canvas, 40x30 in, 2025.

"Under the Golden Air" captures a fleeting moment where nature and stillness breathe together. In a wide, sunlit field, a richly patterned sofa rests among hay bales beneath a sky brushed with soft clouds and warmth. The scene reflects a personal feeling I often experience — a simple wish to pause, relax, and sink into a comfortable couch in the golden fields of Alberta. A sheer fabric drifts through the right corner, caught by an unseen breeze — a whisper of movement beneath the still air. The composition balances grounded textures and ethereal motion: the solid earth and woven threads of the sofa contrast with the shimmer of light and the gentle movement of the wind. It evokes that quiet instant before evening — when everything glows, the world pauses, and the air itself seems golden.