Tides

2024 \ 40 x 40 (1.5” deep)

This original oil painting captures the subtle rhythms of sunlit water as it moves from bright, shallow pools to deeper, cooler blues beyond. Soft patterns of light ripple across the surface, suggesting a delicate balance between motion and stillness—a moment frozen between memory and presence.

Crafted through layers of translucent oil paint on gallery-wrapped canvas, Tides reveals a luminous depth that shifts gently with the light. The painted edges extend the composition seamlessly, inviting the viewer to experience the work as a complete, immersive form. Signed by the artist and finished with a UV-protective varnish, the piece arrives ready to hang and enrich any space.

This painting is part of an ongoing exploration of natural light and fluidity, reflecting a meditative attention to the everyday poetry of water and its movements.

Technique & Craftsmanship

Rendered in translucent layers of oil paint on gallery-wrapped canvas, Tides achieves a luminous depth that shifts with the ambient light. The edges are hand-painted, extending the composition seamlessly around the frame. The work is signed and sealed with a UV-protective varnish, preserving its vibrancy and ensuring longevity. This piece reflects a continuing exploration of light, fluidity, and the delicate textures found in nature.

featured collections

Exhibited at Ocean Day Gallery in Tokyo and KW Contemporary in Maine, Tides is part of Laura Browning’s evolving body of work that has been recognized in prestigious collections, including the Mayo Clinic Integrative Oncology Building. Custom framing is available to enhance the piece’s presence in your space.

Artist Statement

Tides reflects my ongoing fascination with the interplay of light and water—the way they shift, shimmer, and transform with fleeting moments of stillness and motion. Through delicate layering of oils, I seek to capture not just the visual effect but the emotional resonance of these natural rhythms. This painting invites viewers to pause, reflect, and find calm in the subtle movements that surround us every day.