Ronda Waiksnis

Nature's Quietude, Abstract Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
This painting offers a moody, atmospheric view where land and sky seem to blur into one. Quick, expressive brushstrokes suggest movement across the scene, as if the mist is slowly drifting across the landscape. Earthy browns and muted blues guide the viewer toward a soft, distant horizon. The dark foreground contrasts with the luminous background, creating a quiet tension that invites deeper reflection.

About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.

Words that describe this painting: river, water, palette knife, sky, grass, stream, abstract, nature, oil painting, green

Nature's Quietude
Ronda Waiksnis
Oil painting on paper
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
15 in. h x 22 in. w
1 lbs. 0 oz.