Where the sky breaks open and the night begins to breathe.

Three palms rise in silhouette beneath a sky alive with movement. Indigo and violet spill across the canvas as stars scatter like drifting embers, stretching toward a horizon washed in soft lavender light. The foreground settles into deep green shadow, grounding the piece while the heavens above pulse with quiet energy.

Midnight Over the Palms is part of the Capsule Tales series — narrative works that pair original mixed-media paintings with a sealed short story. Attached to the back of this piece is a wax-sealed envelope containing an original story written to deepen the world of the painting without explaining it. Each Capsule Tale is a moment suspended in color, atmosphere, and memory.

This is an original 11 x 14 inch oil and acrylic painting on canvas-covered board, sealed in resin for depth and luminosity. The artwork arrives ready to hang and includes a Certificate of Authenticity attached to the back.