C$1,800
In this evocative painting, a secluded mountain range emerges from the mist, its peaks dusted with snow and bathed in a quiet, ethereal light. The icy expanse of water below reflects the vastness of the sky, creating a dreamlike sense of stillness and solitude. Deep blues and soft whites blend seamlessly, evoking a feeling of mystery—an untouched sanctuary hidden from the world.
The darkness above hints at an impending storm or the embrace of an endless night, yet the mountains stand resilient, unwavering in their quiet majesty. The Secret Place is more than a landscape; it is an invitation—to reflection, to solitude, to the profound stillness found in nature’s most remote corners.
The reflective water in the foreground mirrors the surrounding elements, enhancing the sense of stillness and depth. The brushstrokes and washes create an organic, fluid effect, blending the landscape seamlessly into the sky. The distant, almost ethereal white peak in the background adds an element of mystery and grandeur.
Exhibition: | 2025 Annual International Representation Exhibition (AIRE) |
Technique: | Acrylic on Wood |
Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
Unframed Size: | 18in x 24in |
Frame: | Not framed |
Weight: | 3lbs (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."