This painting captures the quiet shimmer of a Comet Goldfish in motion as it enters the water under a starry night sky. Created using the classical grisaille technique and layered with fine glazing , this piece has a beautiful glow that shifts with every angle.
This painting is finished with a touch of metallic oil paint and shimmer dust for a subtle sparkle.
How it's made
Created using a classical technique: a refined underpainting sets the structure, then layers of luminous glaze build colour and atmosphere. Light moves through each transparent layer, giving the artwork its soft radiance and timeless glow; the kind of depth achieved through slow, deliberate craftsmanship.
Information
Image size - 8x8"
Overall size with frame - 10x10"
Frame - lightweight black frame with gold coloured trim and open aperture (no glass)
Substrate - archival primed Ampersand panel
Media - traditional oil paints
Varnish - Gamsol Gamvar picture varnish
Signature: signed on front + certificate of authenticity
About the collection, 'Celestial Realism'
Ethereal oil paintings inspired by moonlight and quiet magic, Each piece blends soft atmosphere, luminous detail, and a touch of the otherworldly, inviting you to pause, look closer, and feel the celestial beauty threaded through our world. Perfect for collectors drawn to magical realism, celestial art, and gentle, dreamlike storytelling.
