Fear of the Water | 54" x 86"

About the Artwork

Fear of the Water is an immersive 54" x 86" mixed media painting by Blu Smith created on canvas. The painting is dominated by a rich palette of cobalt blues, deep teals, and shadowy forest greens that suggest oceanic depths, while touches of lavender and violet emerge like traces in dark water. Smith's mixed media approach creates remarkable textural complexity—the initial acrylic layers establish the deep colour foundation, while oil applications add fluidity and movement that mimics water's constant motion. Throughout the composition, gestural marks and spontaneous drips evoke the unpredictable nature of water—areas of calm suddenly disrupted by turbulent passages. The darker edges of the canvas create a vortex effect, drawing the viewer's eye into the luminous blue-violet center, suggesting both depth and illumination from an unseen source above.

Dimensions and Details

• Size: 54" x 86"
• Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
• Display: The painting features finished edges and is intended to be displayed unframed, as reflected in the listed price.

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