Sunset Tides 
by Myrna Galloway

Sunset Tides evokes the quiet power of the ocean at day’s end. The horizon glows with fading light as the tide pulls and releases, its surface shimmering with the last reflections of the sun. The scene captures the meeting of two forces—sky and sea—where motion softens into calm and the passage of time is felt in each retreating wave.
 
Oil Paint as a Medium

Oil painting is a medium defined by its richness, complexity, and depth. Each work is built slowly, layer upon layer, as pigments suspended in oil are blended, glazed, and shaped to capture light, color, and texture with unrivaled nuance. Unlike faster-drying mediums, oils demand patience—each stage requires careful drying before the next can be applied, allowing for luminous transparency and subtle transitions that cannot be rushed.
 
Creating an intricate oil painting involves a precise balance of control and flexibility. Every brushstroke must be deliberate, as the interplay of color and light develops gradually across the canvas. Highlights and shadows are not simply painted, but sculpted through glazing, blending, and repeated refinement. The process requires technical mastery and unwavering focus, often extending over weeks or months as details are layered into existence.
 
With its slow pace and meticulous attention to detail, oil painting becomes both an intellectual and meditative pursuit. The artist must hold the vision of the final piece through countless hours of work, navigating the delicate balance between intention and improvisation. The result is a painting that resonates with depth, atmosphere, and timeless presence—its intricacy not only seen but felt.
 
 
14″ x 11″ (Horizontal)
20″ x 16″ (Horizontal)
24" x 20" (Horizontal)
Canvas width, in
14.00
20.00
24.00
Canvas height, in
11.00
16.00
20.00
Canvas depth, in
1.25
1.25
1.25
Frame depth, in
1.75
1.75
1.75