In Waters Stillness

Original Painting by Artist Lizzie Alsop

size 106 H x 183 W cm

Acrylic, ink and pastel on canvas 

Framed in Oak

Artist's Inspiration: This work draws inspiration, interpreted through a lens of artistic abstraction, from the dramatic landscape of Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island. The composition reflects the quiet grandeur of the region, where water, stone, and shifting light converge in a constantly evolving natural rhythm.

The surface is richly textured using limestone powder, lending the work an organic, tactile quality reminiscent of weathered rock and coastal terrain. Layers of natural pigments, coffee, and acrylic are thoughtfully combined to create depth, tonal variation, and a sense of geological history embedded within the piece.

The result is a landscape that feels both grounded and atmospheric, an evocative interpretation of place that invites the viewer to pause and immerse themselves in its quiet, elemental beauty.