Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 8” x 10” Unframed, 14 1/2 “ x17” Framed

Kling’s shimmering water depicts the movement of a typical Floridian scene with boats tied at a dock and reflecting in the water as the sun goes down. The muted lilacs and blues of the water contrast with the saturated reds and yellow on the boat.Kling paints her characteristic landscapes plein air immersed in the nuances of changing daylight.

Chris states “Being an artist is not just my career. It is an integral part of who I am and is something that I am compelled to do. I work in oil primarily in a contemporary impressionistic style. Color sings to me and I try to use its harmony to evoke an emotional connection with others. I love to paint plein air which helps my studio work retain an authenticity that only comes from observation from life. Painting, to me, is reaching out to find the common emotional connection between all of us.”