Moonrise is a 5 by 7 inch oil painting that explores the shifting layers where sky meets sea. Using a palette knife throughout, I built up textured bands of blues, whites, and soft yellows to evoke the rhythm and movement of water and clouds. The thicker strokes add depth and energy while maintaining a calm maritime feeling. This piece came from time spent on Maui, capturing the way light and color interact along the horizon in that place. It’s a compact study that aims to balance abstraction with the natural atmosphere of ocean and sky.