Juanita Bellavance, Romancing the journey 1, 2021, Collage on panel, 12 x 12 inches, Framed 5x5 inches and brown is a study

and brown is a study in restraint and precision — a miniature world of tone and texture that invites close

and feel held by the calming presence of nature

White on white

Colors: Navy blue

The overall visual effect is to make you feel comfortable

Juanita Bellavance, Romancing the journey 1, 2021, Collage on panel, 12 x 12 inches, Framed 5x5 inches and brown is a studyFrom river scenes to aspen trees this piece draws us into a distant place behind the leaves through an ancient village path of sorts. It is reminiscent of days of yore when life was simple and stone built homes were surrounded by gardens. It reminds me a little of an Italian village with narrow passageways.