Archipelago 2019

Nick Alm painted this serene scene of bathers amongst rocks using thin layers of oil paint to achieve a luminous effect. I can almost feel the sun on my skin, the cool breeze, and the rough texture of the rock underfoot. It's not just a picture, it's like being there. I wonder what Alm was thinking about when he painted this. Did he want to capture a moment of peace, a connection with nature, or something else entirely? The light in this painting is exquisite. Alm has captured the way it shimmers on the water, reflects off the rocks, and softens the figures’ skin. It reminds me of other paintings I've seen, by Anders Zorn, maybe, or even some of the old masters. You see the way the artists of one generation learn from and build on the work of those who came before. It's not just about skill, though. It's about sensitivity, about being able to see the world in a way that others might miss.