Original artwork description:

By the sea, where the rhythm of waves shaped our days, we lived a life both simple and extraordinary. In the colder months, our garden became a haven for both boats and horses. The boats, resting after a season on the water, stood silently amid the trees, while the horses brought the space to life. They had a curious habit of drinking rainwater that pooled in the boats, their heads dipping gracefully into the makeshift troughs.

When the rainwater ran dry, the horses, ever resourceful, would tap their hooves against the boats—a gentle yet insistent call for attention. My husband, Vladimir, would always answer. With a muttered complaint about their persistence, he’d rush out to refill the boats, his grumbling no match for his concern that they might damage the wooden vessels. Buckets, as we learned, were beneath their dignity.
They refused to drink from buckets!

Spring transformed the garden into a paradise of bloom and light. Almond and peach trees stretched their branches skyward, their blossoms painting the air with soft pastels. Birds sang their dawn serenades, frost sparkled on the grass like scattered jewels, and the pink glow of sunrise reflected in the dewdrops. It was a place where nature’s beauty mingled effortlessly with the quiet companionship of horses and the charm of our seaside life.

Materials used:

oil, canvas

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