The Cottage

This painting beautifully captures a lakeside cottage retreat bathed in evening light—framed by tall, sunlit trees and two iconic red chairs overlooking calm water. A cozy cottage with lit windows sits across the lake, its warm glow reflected in serene blue ripples.

This serene lakeside scene evokes peaceful evenings by the cottage—ideal for conversation, reflection, or simply watching the sun dip below the horizon. The glowing cottage across the water suggests hospitality and refuge. The unoccupied chairs hint at community, anticipation, or a moment shared in stillness.

Acrylic Painting

41 x 31 cm

The Lake

This painting presents a tranquil lakeside scene starring a common loon gliding serenely across reflective water, set against a backdrop of lush reeds and sky. The bird’s distinctive red eye and patterned plumage are rendered with careful detail, contrasting with the loose, expressive brushwork of the surrounding marsh grasses and water. A softly clouded sky in gentle blues and pale pinks evokes a sense of early morning or twilight calm.

The common loon holds deep meaning in Indigenous and environmental traditions across Canada and the northern U.S.:

• Spiritual symbolism: In many Native American cultures, the loon is seen as a mystical guide between the physical and spiritual worlds. Legends credit it with connecting humanity to the Creator and offering wisdom and protection

• Emblem of wilderness: Known for its haunting calls echoing across pristine lakes, the loon symbolizes solitude, deep emotion, mystery, and the untamed beauty of nature
  

• Environmental icon: In Canada and states like Minnesota, the loon is a cultural emblem—featured on the "loonie" coin and state imagery—underscoring its iconic status and link to conservation efforts

This depiction captures stillness and reflection. The loon’s posture suggests quiet vigilance, as if listening to the water. The curved stalk and its mirrored reflection evoke themes of connection between above and below—heightening the painting’s contemplative feel. The marsh backdrop and gentle palette amplify serenity and intimacy with nature.

Subject: A solitary common loon swimming through peaceful lake marshes.
Palette & feel: Soft greens, blues, and neutrals create a harmonious environment; the red eye adds a bold focal element.
Symbolism: Themes of mysticism, transformation, emotional depth, solitude, and environmental refuge.

Overall impression: Invokes calm reflection, spiritual connection, and the immortal voice of the northern wilds.
Acrylic Painting

40 x 51 cm

Golden Hour Heron

This painting presents a graceful heron—or egret‑like waterbird—standing or foraging beside tranquil waters at sunset. The scene glows with rich golden hues, warm earth tones, and reflective light dancing on the water’s surface. Highlights of bright white and silhouetted shadows emphasize the bird’s form, while patches of grasses and reeds frame the horizon.

In spiritual traditions, herons symbolize insight, guardianship, and the ability to stand alone with purpose and dignity—traits beautifully echoed in the painting’s serene stillness and symbolic use of light

Interpretation of the Heron

Herons are powerful symbols across cultures. They embody patience, stillness, and interconnection with the unseen. Their poised stance reflects mindfulness and spiritual clarity

 Often perceived as messengers bridging the physical and spiritual realms, they encourage introspection and inner equilibrium

The Light & Water Motif

Sunsets traditionally evoke transition, reflection, and endings—or the promise of renewal. The warm, glowing water suggests emotional depth and a contemplative tone, balanced by the bird’s still vigilance. The scene includes both solitude and serenity, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect.

Overall Impression

• Subject: A solitary heron gracefully stands or hunts by sunset-lit water.

• Feel & palette: Warm golden tones mix with deep shadows to evoke a timeless, peaceful moment.

• Symbolism: Themes of wisdom, patience, spiritual insight, and graceful solitude.

• Mood: Meditative, gentle, and quietly profound—like a visual moment of calm before nighttime.

Brushwork & technique: Loose, expressive strokes create rippling reflections and softly dappled light, contrasted by the more precise silhouette of the heron. You sense the shimmer on the water and the gentle movement through subtle texture.

Color scheme: Dominated by warm oranges, ochres, and deep browns—suggestive of golden hour—offset with touches of white and dark tones to define the bird and foreground vegetation.

Composition: The heron is positioned near the center or slightly right, balanced visually by water reflections below and vertical reeds or grasses to the sides. Its mirrored reflection anchors the scene in calm symmetry.

Acrylic Painting

28 x 36 cm

Blowing in the Wind

This painting offers a dramatic coastal scene with a lighthouse standing firm on rocky cliffs, backed by turbid waves crashing below. The sky is rendered in swirling hues—muted greys, warm golds, and sandy tans—abruptly contrasting with deep sea‑greens and dark shadows, suggesting wind and a gathering storm. The lighthouse, tall and stoic, rises amid the turbulent, foaming churning water… a visual drama of nature’s force versus human resilience.

The Lighthouse as Beacon & Resolve

In visual art, lighthouses often symbolize guidance, hope, strength amid adversity, and psychic resilience. These tall towers mark safe passage while enduring relentless ocean power.

The painting conveys that contrast: amid swirling chaos and towering waves, the lighthouse stands constant and watchful—suggesting human endurance and inner fortitude.

Storm & Sea as Uncertainty

The pounding surf and swirling sky evoke the unpredictability of life’s emotional tides. Waves are both motion and barrier—challenging viewers to reflect on journeys, risk, and the pull of unknown depths.

Water in art often represents the subconscious, the unknown, and emotional upheaval . Together with the tower, you sense a narrative of facing darkness with inner light.

Overall Mood & Impression

• Subject: A lighthouse perched on a rocky coast at twilight, with dramatic, stormy sea below.

• Atmosphere & Tone: Brooding, atmospheric, poised between menace and reassurance.

• Themes: Resilience, guidance, facing adversity, inner clarity in chaos.

• Emotional Impact: A stirring mix of awe, determination, and quiet hope—like the calm center of a storm.

Element	Description
Subject	Lighthouse and keeper’s dwelling atop rocky cliffs, with crashing waves below
Palette	Warm earthy sky tones vs cool sea greens and deep shadows
Mood	Tense yet anchored—stormy, dramatic, but hopeful
Symbolism	Guidance in darkness, resilience amid adversity, emotional journey
Artistic context	Evokes Romantic seascapes and Luminist/Impressionist interest in light and atmosphere

Acrylic painting

Painted by Liliana Usvat

Available for sale 

$300 includes transport in Canada

Study of the Eye

Bring intense realism and emotion into your space with this captivating close-up of a human eye, masterfully rendered in acrylic on canvas. Painted with meticulous attention to detail, "Study of the Eye" invites you to pause, reflect, and connect.

The eye, often called the window to the soul, is captured here in a stunning array of cool blues, deep browns, and striking highlights that give the piece life and movement. The textured brushstrokes, layered lashes, and vibrant iris demonstrate both technical skill and emotional depth.

Perfect for lovers of figurative art, this piece makes a bold statement in any room — whether it's a creative studio, modern living space, or personal gallery wall..

Highlights:

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Style: Realistic / Hyperrealistic

Subject: Human eye (close-up)

Color palette: Cool and warm tones (blues, browns, pinks, whites, blacks)

Texture: Evident brushstrokes, especially around the brow and eyelid

Dimensions: 10" x10"

$250 USD 

Includes safe packaging and shipping within North America.

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📦 Shipping:

• Ships from Ontario Canada

• Carefully packaged with protective materials

Flower and Butterfly

Original 16" x 20" Acrylic Painting by Liliana

A vibrant butterfly lands delicately on a luminous white flower, brought to life with expressive brushstrokes and a bold, colorful palette.

The butterfly’s wings glow with shades of red, magenta, yellow, and deep blue, contrasted against the dreamy swirling background of rich blues and smoky greys. The flower — soft and glowing — dances with light touches of lavender, orange, and sky blue, creating a harmonious composition full of movement and grace.

This statement piece is perfect for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add a colorful focal point to their space.

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🖌️ Painting Details:

• Title: Grace in Bloom

• Artist: Liliana (Signed)

• Medium: Acrylic on canvas

• Size: 16" x 20"

• Style: Expressive Realism / Nature-Inspired Art

• Orientation: Portrait

• Framing: Unframed, gallery-wrapped canvas (ready to hang or frame)

• Original: Yes — hand-painted, one-of-a-kind

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💵 Price:

$350 USD
(Includes professional packaging and free domestic shipping)

This price reflects the larger canvas size, vibrant detail, and the strong visual appeal of the subject. It's well-suited for collectors or as a standout decorative piece in living rooms, studios, or bedrooms.

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📦 Shipping Info:

• Ships from Ontario Canada

• Ready to ship in 3–5 business days

• Carefully packed to prevent damage

• Tracking and delivery confirmation provided

• International shipping available upon request

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The Orchid

A single orchid emerges from the darkness, where soft whites and lavenders meet the vivid heart of the flower in a burst of orange and purple. With expressive brushstrokes and dramatic contrast, Liliana captures the quiet strength and elegance of nature. The minimalist composition invites viewers to pause and reflect on the resilience and beauty found in simplicity.

Perfect for collectors of floral art, botanical themes, or original small-format pieces.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 7" x 9"

Signed by the artist

Price $120 US ( free shipping in Canada) 

The Waterfall

60 x 46 cm

Acrylic Painting 

Available

$600

The Falls

Acrylic Painting,  Tha Falls

The Bridge

The Bridge

Acrylic Painting

10"x10"

Doggy

Sunset

Acrylic Painting

40 x 50 cm

Regge

Acrylic painting 

10 x 10 in