Small square mixed media painting with dark blue and pink poured paint, a textured green square, and black silhouettes of a boy and a dog sitting together on top1 / 3

Boy on Hill

Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Size:
10 × 10 inches
Year:
2025

This painting shows a small moment of pause. A boy sitting quietly on a hill, surrounded by color and movement, but not overwhelmed by it. I wanted the figure to feel calm and observant, someone taking a moment to rest, think, or simply be present.

The square form represents a moment, while the flowing colors around it suggest everything happening beyond that moment. For me, this piece is about slowing down and finding stillness even when things around you feel busy or uncertain.

Simple and reflective, Boy on Hill works well in small spaces, reading corners, or anywhere you want a quiet visual presence.