Juanita Bellavance, Pause and focus, From the Chestatee River portfolio, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches. 20x20 In the dead of winter

In the dead of winter

seem to echo the stillness of the moment—a place untouched

Spring Foliage Rising 2 – Original Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting

Subtle brushwork in the sky and distant forest adds atmosphere

Juanita Bellavance, Pause and focus, From the Chestatee River portfolio, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches. 20x20 In the dead of winterSimplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~ Leonardo da Vinci One thing about minimalism is it does give us pause for a moment away from the clutter and frenzy. Time at the river does the same. Especially when we find a spot where there is no traffic passing by. This painting can provide that sensation of pause and focus, mindfulness.