This is a photograph. I had put down an expanse of blue paint on a large canvas but then thought to scrape some water into the paint. Once poured I noticed the reflection from a window on the pooled water and liking the juxtaposition, I grabbed my camera and took several shots. The image is a 13x20" print from that series.
To the matte, I added silver, white, black, and blue strokes to harmonize with the blue field and its shadow.
The camera was set to daylight balance. Only a little software editing to improve the focus and expand the contrast.
Salton Sea May 2025