Emerald Everyday

“Emerald Everyday” by Rolinda Stotts is an original mixed media artwork that embodies the tranquility and depth of the color emerald. This elongated, vertical piece is a rich tapestry of hues, ranging from the darkest of navy blues at the top, down through vibrant ceruleans, to the soft teal greens at the bottom. The colors mimic the gradient of a deep sea dive, from the surface of the ocean down into its mysterious depths.

Stotts’ mastery of mixed media is apparent in the layered texture that gives the piece an organic, tactile presence. The surface is alive with the interplay of light and shadow created by the raised elements, suggesting the movement of water or the gentle sway of foliage.

The painting’s slim profile invites the viewer to take a closer look, to explore the intricate cracks and crevices that traverse its face like a network of rivers or the veining of a precious stone. These details add an element of the natural world, as if the canvas itself has been weathered by time and the elements.

“Emerald Everyday” is not just a visual experience; it is a sensory journey. The artwork encourages a moment of reflection, a daily meditation on the beauty of the natural world, and the serenity that can be found in the colors that surround us. It is a piece that would bring a calming influence to any space, inviting onlookers to pause and immerse themselves in the beauty of the everyday.