At the Water’s Edge

There is a quiet magic in the moment an animal stops — not from exhaustion, but from pure presence. At the Water’s Edge captures that sacred pause: two wild horses, side by side, bowing their heads to drink as a golden sunset bleeds across the horizon behind them.

Painted in acrylic on a generous 36×36 inch canvas, this work showcases Monique Paré’s signature expressionist approach — bold, confident strokes that build texture and movement, earthy sienna and umber tones balanced by the cool blues of water and sky, and luminous whites swept through the manes like wind made visible.

The composition draws the eye into the quiet intimacy between the two animals, a sense of trust and togetherness that feels both primal and deeply tender. The gestural sky — heavy clouds brushed with cream and lavender — adds drama without overwhelming the scene’s essential serenity.

This is a painting that rewards quiet looking. The more time you spend with it, the more details emerge: the shimmer of light on the water, the weight of each horse’s body, the way their manes seem to move even in stillness. Shipping is calculated independently.

Original acrylic painting
Dimensions: 36 × 36 inches (91.4 × 91.4 cm)
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Ships wired and ready to hang
Certificate of authenticity included