Original artwork

In July evening, Lac La Biche, Justina Smith captures the gentle beauty of a summer evening by the water, as daylight lingers over the landscape. The wide expanse of the lake reflects the delicate tones of the sky, while the wooded shoreline, glowing with warm orange and golden hues, brings a luminous and inviting presence to the composition.

Through a subtle interplay of contrasts between the deep blues of the water, the soft gradients of the sky, and the vibrant colors of the foliage, the artist creates a scene that is both peaceful and full of life. The shimmering reflections across the lake add rhythm and fluidity, while spontaneous brushwork and lively splashes of color infuse the painting with energy and movement.

With this work, Justina Smith invites us to pause and take in the quiet beauty of a northern landscape, in that suspended moment when the day slowly comes to an end and nature seems to breathe in perfect harmony.