Deep Sparkle24" x 36"

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About the Artwork

Deep Sparkle is a 24" × 36" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), part of his Forest Pond Suite, depicting a secluded autumn forest pond.

The forest's changing leaves are painted in golden yellows, vibrant oranges, deep reds, and hints of purple. The pond's water is rendered in dark, reflective tones, interrupted by a glow of light bouncing off its surface, which gives the painting its name. Fallen logs rest within the pond, adding areas of stillness against the water's glow. Tall trees frame the composition, their branches directing the eye toward the shimmering water at the centre. The overall scene is bathed in warm light, consistent with an autumn setting.

Charlesworth applies thick, impasto brushwork throughout the foliage, building up texture and dimension across the canvas. This paint handling is used consistently across the forest's autumn leaves, giving them a tangible, raised quality that contrasts with the smoother, dark surface of the pond water. The gallery-wrapped canvas extends the painted imagery around its edges, allowing the piece to be displayed without a frame while maintaining the continuity of the forest scene across the visible sides of the canvas.

Rod Charlesworth is a Canadian painter based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Largely self-taught, with early studies at Okanagan College, his practice developed from an initial interest in Surrealism toward Impressionism. His subject matter spans landscapes and community scenes across Western and Northern Canada, with attention to colour and paint handling. Charlesworth's work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada and the United States and is represented by galleries across the country. Deep Sparkle continues Charlesworth's Forest Pond Suite, focusing on the reflective quality of light on still forest water.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Deep Sparkle
Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
Size: 24" × 36" (61.0 x 91.4 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Condition: Excellent
Display: Finished-edge canvas, ready to hang unframed.

Acquisition Enquiries

Deep Sparkle is offered through West End Gallery. At 24" × 36", it suits a range of residential and commercial settings. As part of the Forest Pond Suite, its focus on a secluded, reflective forest pond distinguishes it within Charlesworth's broader landscape catalogue. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

This oil painting shows a secluded forest pond in autumn. In the background, tall trees rise around the edges of the composition, their branches extending inward and directing attention toward the centre of the scene. The trees carry foliage in golden yellow, orange, deep red, and touches of purple, indicating the changing colours of autumn. In the middle distance, a pond occupies the centre of the composition, its water rendered in dark tones. A glow of light appears on the water's surface, breaking up the dark reflection with brighter passages of colour. In the foreground, fallen logs rest partly within the pond, their forms still against the surrounding water. The paint across the foliage is applied thickly, in a raised, textured manner, giving the leaves a tangible surface quality. The pond's water is painted more smoothly by comparison, with the glowing highlight as its most textured passage. The overall palette combines the warm golds, oranges, reds, and purples of the foliage with the dark tones of the water and its bright reflective highlight. No specific figures, wildlife, or signature location are described in the existing product text.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

Deep Sparkle | 24" x 36"

About the Artwork

Deep Sparkle is a 24" × 36" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), part of his Forest Pond Suite, depicting a secluded autumn forest pond.

The forest's changing leaves are painted in golden yellows, vibrant oranges, deep reds, and hints of purple. The pond's water is rendered in dark, reflective tones, interrupted by a glow of light bouncing off its surface, which gives the painting its name. Fallen logs rest within the pond, adding areas of stillness against the water's glow. Tall trees frame the composition, their branches directing the eye toward the shimmering water at the centre. The overall scene is bathed in warm light, consistent with an autumn setting.

Charlesworth applies thick, impasto brushwork throughout the foliage, building up texture and dimension across the canvas. This paint handling is used consistently across the forest's autumn leaves, giving them a tangible, raised quality that contrasts with the smoother, dark surface of the pond water. The gallery-wrapped canvas extends the painted imagery around its edges, allowing the piece to be displayed without a frame while maintaining the continuity of the forest scene across the visible sides of the canvas.

Rod Charlesworth is a Canadian painter based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Largely self-taught, with early studies at Okanagan College, his practice developed from an initial interest in Surrealism toward Impressionism. His subject matter spans landscapes and community scenes across Western and Northern Canada, with attention to colour and paint handling. Charlesworth's work is held in corporate and private collections in Canada and the United States and is represented by galleries across the country. Deep Sparkle continues Charlesworth's Forest Pond Suite, focusing on the reflective quality of light on still forest water.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Deep Sparkle
Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
Size: 24" × 36" (61.0 x 91.4 cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Condition: Excellent
Display: Finished-edge canvas, ready to hang unframed.

Acquisition Enquiries

Deep Sparkle is offered through West End Gallery. At 24" × 36", it suits a range of residential and commercial settings. As part of the Forest Pond Suite, its focus on a secluded, reflective forest pond distinguishes it within Charlesworth's broader landscape catalogue. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

This oil painting shows a secluded forest pond in autumn. In the background, tall trees rise around the edges of the composition, their branches extending inward and directing attention toward the centre of the scene. The trees carry foliage in golden yellow, orange, deep red, and touches of purple, indicating the changing colours of autumn. In the middle distance, a pond occupies the centre of the composition, its water rendered in dark tones. A glow of light appears on the water's surface, breaking up the dark reflection with brighter passages of colour. In the foreground, fallen logs rest partly within the pond, their forms still against the surrounding water. The paint across the foliage is applied thickly, in a raised, textured manner, giving the leaves a tangible surface quality. The pond's water is painted more smoothly by comparison, with the glowing highlight as its most textured passage. The overall palette combines the warm golds, oranges, reds, and purples of the foliage with the dark tones of the water and its bright reflective highlight. No specific figures, wildlife, or signature location are described in the existing product text.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.