Crest of the Storm

Crest of the StormA highly textural, aggressive Impressionistic or Abstract Expressionist painting, characterized by the use of impasto (very thick application of paint). A powerful, breaking ocean wave, captured mid curl with the foam crashing at the crest. Dominated by a range of blues and whites. The colors include deep, dark indigo and Prussian blue in the troughs, transitioning to brighter cobalt and cerulean blue, and culminating in thick, pure white for the foam

traditional realist style with elements of Romanticism

A striking upward view of a lush green tree spreading its branches between aged buildings

and awe-inspiring natural power

dark figures are visible in the foreground

captured in a rugged

saturated teal

Each figure has a prominent halo or circular headdress

transformation

and wears a mala (garland) and gold earring

Golden leaves blanket the ground and drift through the air

It relies heavily on contrasting textures

star-speckled sky