Morning At The Cove 

Dan Graziano painted "Morning At The Cove" using oil on, it seems, prepared board. At first glance, we’re drawn into a vibrant scene where structures, both natural and built, intertwine. Houses perch amidst lush greenery beneath a vast sky. Graziano uses visible brushstrokes and a layered approach to build up the scene. The impasto creates texture, giving a tactile quality to the foliage and architectural details. Notice the use of color: cool blues and greens contrasted with warmer tones, creating depth and visual interest. The composition emphasizes the interplay between organic forms and geometric shapes of the buildings, highlighting a tension between nature and human intervention. "Morning At The Cove" captures a moment of serenity, yet the visible brushwork reminds us of the artist's process and the constructed nature of the image. Through these visual elements, the painting offers a meditation on space, form, and the act of seeing itself.