C$500
The painting titled "Restfulness" presents a delicate, minimalist rendering of a small bird perched quietly on a branch. Executed with a soft, muted palette of earthy browns, grays, and whites, the bird appears almost ethereal, as if gently dissolving into the textured paper. The brushstrokes are loose yet intentional, capturing the essence of the bird rather than focusing on detailed realism.
The composition is centered and spacious, emphasizing solitude and calm. The choice of minimal background — bare, untouched watercolor paper — amplifies the sense of quiet and stillness, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the gentle presence of the bird. The name “Restfulness” is beautifully apt, evoking a moment of pause, of peace, and of lightness. The painting seems to invite contemplation — a visual sigh — and captures a fleeting, tranquil moment in nature with poetic restraint.
Technique: | Acrylic on Hahnemühle Sugar Cane Watercolour Paper |
Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
Framed Size: | 10in x 8in |
Unframed Size: | 6in x 4in |
Frame: | Framed |
Weight: | 4lbs (estimated) |
Colette Tan
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Colette Tan is a Vancouver based ethereal abstract artist. A former private banker, business owner as well as a cancer survivor, she returned into her calling as an artist in late 2020. Her style is unrestricted and is often spontaneous as she believes her artwork should rightly reflect the every
"Art reaches into your soul with a transforming power you can't get anywhere else."