Ronda Waiksnis

Palette of Clouds, Abstract Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Earthy browns, greens, and grays depict a landscape under a heavy sky. Layers of clouds create a sense of movement and impending weather. A stream flows below, reflecting the atmospheric surroundings. The painting is part of a series in which artist Ronda Waiksnis uses muted colors and textured brushstrokes to evoke nostalgia.

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: stream, cloud, stream, overcast, stormy, muted, moody, creek, water, moody, gestural, abstract, nature, oil painting, grey

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