Ronda Waiksnis

Countryside Colors, Abstract Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
This painting evokes a sense of calm and expansiveness, depicting a vast landscape beneath a cloudy sky. Soft, blended brushstrokes create a harmonious mix of earthy tones, with hints of green, brown, and deep purple. A meandering river cuts through the scene, guiding the eye alongside the field’s edges, the dark forest, and the shifting light above.

About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.

Words that describe this painting: river, stream, riverbank, expressive, moody, gestural, sky, abstract, nature, oil painting, grey

Countryside Colors
Ronda Waiksnis
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
36 in. h x 48 in. w x 1.5 in. d
8 lbs. 0 oz.