Original artwork description:

I wanted to capture a quiet summer afternoon — a fleeting moment where a girl lies peacefully on the grass, bathed in soft sunlight. She becomes one with nature, immersed in silence. This painting is more than a depiction of a scene; it’s a poetic reflection on tranquility, solitude, and the ephemeral beauty of youth.
I used impasto and energetic, rhythmic brushstrokes to express the flickering light and the motion of the grass. The color palette emphasizes strong contrasts between warm and cool tones — especially the highlights of sunlight on her skin and white dress — to create a warm, fresh ambiance. Her posture is intentionally relaxed, lending the painting an emotional authenticity rooted in everyday life.

Materials used:

Acrylic

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#figurative #youth #sunlight #impression #summervibes #lightandshadow #grassfield 

Afternoon Glow (2025) Acrylic painting
by Paul Cheng

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I wanted to capture a quiet summer afternoon — a fleeting moment where a girl lies peacefully on the grass, bathed in soft sunlight. She becomes one with nature, immersed in silence. This painting is more than a depiction of a scene; it’s a poetic reflection on tranquility, solitude, and the ephemeral beauty of youth.
I used impasto and energetic, rhythmic brushstrokes to express the flickering light and the motion of the grass. The color palette emphasizes strong contrasts between warm and cool tones — especially the highlights of sunlight on her skin and white dress — to create a warm, fresh ambiance. Her posture is intentionally relaxed, lending the painting an emotional authenticity rooted in everyday life.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Tags:
#figurative #youth #sunlight #impression #summervibes #lightandshadow #grassfield 
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Paul ChengOil Painters of America (OPA) Signature Member Paul Cheng was born and grew up in Guangzhou China and studied at Guangzhou Fine Art College China, one of the most... Read more

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