Lantern Glow

The client who commissioned this painting wanted a mix of fantasy and reality, with some meaningful personal details. The painting is loosely based on a waterfall in West Virginia. We wanted the waterfall as a main focus, with signs of warmth and life.
Here's a detail of the glowing lantern next to the waterfall:

This is a detail from the other side, with a bridge and sign that captures a special memory:

I like the magic feeling to the painting. This reminds me of another firefly painting I did a long time ago from a dream I had as a little kid.

