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Lakeside Landscape with Mountains and Trees
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Lakeside Landscape with Mountains and Trees

An oil painting depicts a lake scene with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky. A large green and yellow-leafed tree is in the foreground on the left, and tall grasses with purple and yellow flowers are on the right, with a dragonfly visible above the water.

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The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026

Blue and Magenta Winter Trees
Painting

Blue and Magenta Winter Trees

This mixed media drawing in oil pastel or crayon with ink depicts a stand of bare trees, their trunks and branches drawn in vivid blue, magenta, and black over a scumbled ground of green, yellow, and pale blue. The scribbled linework describes the tangle of winter branches without settling into a single contour.

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Zanna Smith · August 29, 2026

Crashing Wave on Rocky Shore
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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.

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Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

Abstract Swirls of Blue and Red
Painting

Abstract Swirls of Blue and Red

This abstract painting features dynamic swirls and organic shapes in a vibrant palette of deep blues, fiery reds, and hints of turquoise and orange. The brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, suggesting an expressive and fluid style, likely executed in acrylic or oil.

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Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

Lighthouse on Rocky Coast at Sunset
Painting

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.

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Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026