The Waccasassa under Moonlight Nurturing Reduction linocut in 4 layers

Reduction linocut in 4 layers printed on etching press with Gamblin and Charbonel inks

The dominant grey tones evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy

Original Artwork Details: oil on linen

On a clear winter night

I was captivated by the beauty of the moon and stars glistening through the bare branches of pecan trees

The Waccasassa under Moonlight Nurturing Reduction linocut in 4 layersThe Waccasassa under Moonlight by Jeff Ripple, painted in a Luminist style, evokes the serenity and mystery of a river at night. The scene is dominated by an ancient cypress tree and towering palms, which loom over the moonlit water. An alligator rests in the foreground, while a boat is rowed ashore on the opposite bank toward a glowing campfire. Swirling clouds above add to the atmosphere of quiet stillness, while soft moonlight and precise detailing