Into the Light, Waccasassa River Goldenrod All the trees and flora

All the trees and flora were drawn plein air on a linoleum block with the fauna added later

and then the piece was carved

I was captivated by the beauty of the moon and stars glistening through the bare branches of pecan trees

The “Waterbearer” was inspired during a swim in the crystalline

Roseate spoonbills are a superb subject

Into the Light, Waccasassa River Goldenrod All the trees and floraInto the Light, Waccasassa River by Jeff Ripple captures the serene majesty of Floridas Gulf Coast at sunrise. Rendered in a contemporary Luminist style, the painting evokes a timeless sense of tranquility through its ethereal quality of light. The composition is dominated by an ancient cypress tree, its gnarled limbs and massive trunk anchoring the viewers gaze while billowing clouds and the river surface reflect the warmth of the rising sun.