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Woman looking out at the ocean
A woman with gray hair, wearing a light-colored floral dress, is seen from behind, leaning on a wooden railing. She is looking out at a vast expanse of ocean under a cloudy sky.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Painting of Crashing Ocean Waves
This is a painting depicting a large ocean wave with white foam crashing. The colors used are various shades of blue, white, and some dark grey or black at the bottom.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Two individuals standing in ocean water
Two individuals with dark hair are standing in shallow ocean water with waves in the background. The person on the left wears a dark jacket, and the person on the right wears a light-colored jacket.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Person sitting on beach facing ocean
A person with light-colored hair, wearing a white shirt and blue shorts, sits on a sandy beach with their back to the viewer. They are facing the ocean, which has turquoise and blue water with white waves breaking near the shore and further out.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Vibrant Ocean Waves at Sunset
This abstract painting depicts dynamic ocean waves under a colorful sky, possibly at sunset or sunrise. The palette is vibrant, featuring blues, greens, purples, and pinks in the waves, contrasted with a warm yellow and light blue sky. The brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, giving the piece an expressive and lively atmosphere.
Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026
Two people standing by the ocean
A man and a woman are standing outdoors with a body of water and distant land in the background. The man wears a white polo shirt and light-colored pants, while the woman wears a dark olive green dress with a floral pattern and multiple necklaces.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Woman by the sea, 1940s
A black and white, medium shot of a woman sitting on rocks by the ocean. She is wearing a light-colored jacket with a striped collar and white socks, with waves and rocky outcroppings visible in the background.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Woman on a boat in a harbor
A woman with short, dark hair and a floral shirt is seated on a boat, smiling at the camera. In the background, other boats are docked in a harbor with a rocky breakwater and the ocean visible under a cloudy sky.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Woman and dog on a sandy beach
A woman in sunglasses, a white shirt, and blue shorts kneels on a sandy beach, petting a light-colored dog. The ocean with waves is visible in the background, and a person's bare feet are partially visible on the right.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Person on beach with arms raised
A person in a white shirt and blue shorts sits on a sandy beach with their arms raised, facing the ocean. Waves are visible in the blue and turquoise water under a partly cloudy sky.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Woman in denim jacket on a beach
A woman with long, dark hair stands on a beach, looking towards the viewer. She is wearing a red turtleneck shirt and a denim jacket, with the ocean visible in the background.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Woman making a face on a boat deck
A woman with dark, curly hair and a pink tank top is pictured from the chest up, making a puckered face. She is on a boat deck with the ocean visible in the background, and several white life rafts are behind her.
The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026
Do you feel Small acts of compassion matter to the world?
Without each drop of water, the oceans wouldn’t be. Yes, I believe in small acts of compassion, without judgment of good/bad or assumptions, lead to a better world. (Look up the Chinese butterfly saying: a butterfly opens its wings, and a wind storm occurs.)
Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026 · Quora
Lighthouse on Rocky Coast at Sunset
This representational oil painting depicts a white lighthouse perched atop a dark, rocky cliff overlooking a turbulent sea. The sky is filled with soft, pastel-colored clouds in hues of pink, orange, and light blue, suggesting either sunrise or sunset, while the ocean is rendered in cool blues and greens with white foamy waves crashing against the shore. The overall atmosphere is serene yet powerful, capturing the rugged beauty of a coastal landscape.
Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026
Crashing Wave on Rocky Shore
This representational oil painting captures a powerful ocean wave crashing against a rocky shore under a cloudy sky. The palette is dominated by cool blues and whites, with hints of dark grey and black for the rocks, creating a dynamic and dramatic atmosphere.
Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026
What are some lesser known forms of meditation?
I assume you are asking about “Lesser known in the USA.” Many of the ones I know are still widely used in Asia, the South Pacific, South America, and elsewhere; some are based on practices of indigenous peoples. Drawing is one meditation: drawing spirals, or repeated patterns; even doodles. This can be done on any surface or in the air. Another, done with other people: humming, or singing a tone.
Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026 · Quora