"Golden Sunset Lake" Landscape Painting Cherie Roe Dirksen

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title:  "Golden Lake Sunset"

artist:  Cherie Roe Dirksen  

size:  80cm x 40cm x 4.4cm

medium:  Acrylic, Oil Pastel and Gold Foil on High Quality Boxed Canvas 

(sides are painted black and can hang 'as is' - see below) 

Description/Inspiration Behind the Painting:

The painting presents a serene Karoo landscape at dusk, dominated by a vivid sunset that casts a warm golden light across the scene. The sky transitions from deep oranges to soft yellows, creating a striking backdrop against shadowy mountains in the distance.

In the foreground, gentle hills lead to a reflective body of water that captures the brilliant tones of the sky, accentuating the tranquility of the setting. Sparse trees with slender, bare branches, flanked with birds, frame the left side, contrasting with a lush, green patch on the right where a solitary tree stands tall.

A small, white cottage sits near the water's edge, adding a touch of homeliness to the expansive natural beauty. The overall atmosphere evokes feelings of peace, solitude, and connection to nature, often symbolizing the end of a day and the beginning of quiet reflection.

The artistic style, use of gold foil and the vivid color palette I chose highlight the beauty in simplicity, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquil essence of the landscape.

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