Please welcome the fourth 4×4 painting in my 2026 collection. This little piece will be living at The Maker’s Mall in Veneta, Oregon, until it finds its forever home.
This painting is my tribute to the many breathtaking waterfalls scattered across our beautiful state of Oregon. We are so fortunate to have places like Silver Falls State Park, where forested trails lead you from one cascade to another—including the magical experience of walking behind a waterfall. I can sit and watch falling water for hours, mesmerized by both its power and its rhythm. It’s no surprise that waterfalls continue to find their way into my work.
This piece feels especially unique to me because it holds two falls within such a small space. I’ve been focusing intentionally on composition lately, and I’m pleased with how this scene unfolded. It feels balanced and alive. Staying true to my 2026 goal of working with birds, I added a lone duck resting in the lower pool. He feels completely present—unhurried and content. If I close my eyes, I can imagine myself sitting on those sun-warmed rocks in the lower right corner, brush in hand, painting the majestic view before me.
One of the challenges in this painting was creating depth. I’m learning how color temperature and value shifts help move elements back in space. I’m especially delighted that the distant rocky mountains truly feel far away, allowing the foreground to breathe and the waterfalls to shine.
My hope is that you can get lost in this tiny landscape the way I do.
This is the fourth in a growing collection of locally inspired works I’ll be sharing at The Maker’s Mall in the coming months. Perhaps it will carry a bit of Oregon’s wild beauty into someone’s everyday life.
I used a 4 by 4 inch stretched canvas, and Golden Heavy Body acrylic paint for this piece. ‘Pacific Northwest Waterfalls’ an original acrylic painting by DVD © 2026.
Price: Fore Sale at The Maker’s Mall, Veneta OR
