Flowers in the Cypress Swamp II, 2023, oil, 24 x 26 in. / 60.96 x 66.04 cm.

Flowers in the Cypress Swamp II, Michele Hundt, 2023, oil, 24 x 26 in. / 60.96 x 66.04 cm.

I wish to evoke a sense of mystery and tranquility with this depiction of the sunlit cypress trees in the black swamp. The contrast between the dark, murky waters and the bright sunlight filtering through the trees is meant to create a feeling of both awe and a sense of peace.