The day lingers in gold before surrendering to night.

Afterglow in Polynesia captures an emerald wave rising beneath a sky of molten amber and crimson. Palm silhouettes stand against the heat of the horizon while reflections stretch across the water’s surface, holding onto the final light as it dissolves into color.

Capsule Tales are narrative works as much as visual ones. Secured to the back of this original painting is a wax-sealed envelope containing a short, original story written specifically to accompany the piece. The story does not explain the wave — it extends it, offering a deeper current beneath the surface and inviting the collector into the atmosphere beyond the frame.

This original 11 x 14 mixed-media painting is created on canvas-covered board and sealed in clear resin to enhance depth and luminosity. It arrives ready to hang with hardware installed and includes a Certificate of Authenticity attached to the reverse.