Overview
Fading is an atmospheric square landscape by Sally Bourdon. Painted in oil on canvas, the 24" x 24" composition captures the peaceful close of day over a northern lake.
A dense silhouette of shoreline pines stands against a blazing golden twilight sky, while a dramatic column of sunset light reflects across the highly textured, rippling water below.
Specifications
Artist: Sally Bourdon
Title: Fading
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 24"
Style and Composition
Sally creates a contemplative lakeside landscape across a balanced square canvas. A near-black tree line snakes across the midground, dividing the composition horizontally and setting the shoreline into deep silhouette.
Towering white pines and firs rise in crisp organic outlines against the radiant sky, evoking the rugged beauty of a New England shoreline at dusk. On the far left, a small dark boathouse rests quietly against the shore, adding a subtle note of rustic human presence.
The painting’s emotional force lies in its treatment of light and water. In the upper-left sky, cadmium yellow and blazing amber light break through with striking intensity. Below, the lake divides into two optical zones: the left side catches the direct sun flare in thick ridges of gold and cream, while the right side cools into silver-gray ripples that echo the soft ambient light of evening.
Application and Stylistic Technique
- Brushwork and mark-making: Loose, expressive handling shapes the scene, with smooth horizontal passes blending the sky gradients and thick, loaded, wavy strokes building the physical texture of the water.
- Layering and depth: Saturated yellow sky and gold water reflections pull forward, while the dark, low-contrast forest wall recedes into the background.
- Color and atmosphere: Cadmium yellow, amber, gold, charcoal black, dark forest green, and cool silver-gray combine to create a fresh, tranquil, and nostalgic lakeside sunset mood.
Inventory Status: Available for purchase online or in the gallery.
Shipping / Pickup: Shipping is available, with items securely packaged in professional archival materials, insured, and shipped globally; complimentary local pickup is also available at our 23 North Main Street gallery.
