Here is “Peaceful Glow.”
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-1.jpg)
This painting is part realism and part abstract, meaning that while it’s representative of a green forest, it’s just as much an exploration of using shapes and color to create an evocative image.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-2-Insta.jpg)
My goal was to create an image that exudes calm through color and composition.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-detail-1-Insta.jpg)
The repeated vertical lines of the tree trunks reach upwards at slight angles, drawing the eye to the focal point of the bright sun at the top center.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-3-Insta.jpg)
Soft green shapes of tree branches and foliage fill the background, partially obscured by clouds of mist filling the space between the trees.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-detail-2-533x800.jpg)
The rays of the sun are spread out towards us, glowing gently.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-detail-3-533x800.jpg)
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-detail-6-533x800.jpg)
The pearlescent lens flare is a visual treat.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-detail-4-Insta.jpg)
The orbs of colorful light shining down from the sun to the bottom right corner are almost like floating, ephemeral jewels.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-on-wall-Insta.jpg)
As with all my paintings, the painting continues around onto the edges of the stretched canvas.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-detail-5-533x800.jpg)
Contact me if you’re interested in the original painting or a print of this image.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Peaceful-Glow-Cedar-Studio-Scale.jpg)
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