2026
Artist Comments
Layers of turquoise, red, and white build the surface of this abstract painting. The scratched texture captures the feeling of peaceful, flowing motion of water. Artist Maya Henaff used a palette knife to create the piece.
About the Artist
Artist Maya Henaff creates vibrant abstract paintings that explore movement, color, and energy through expressive layers of acrylic paint. "I'm using bold colors with intention to stimulate emotions, but at the same time create this organic feeling of comfort and security," says Maya. Her artistic journey began with landscape painting, inspired by long walks through the forest and a lasting connection to trees, water, and the serenity of nature. Today, she brings that connection into her abstract work, drawing inspiration from memories of places, feelings, and combinations of color. Maya works from her home studio in Gold Canyon, Arizona, a small room filled with natural light from its southwest-facing window, where she paints with palette knives and experiments with layered surfaces and marks. She often listens to Americana, country, folk, and R music while working. Outside the studio, Maya enjoys long walks, yoga, and creating her own recipes, especially when she can have fun with their presentation.
Words that describe this painting: palette knife, water, texture, abstract, seascape, acrylic painting, blue
Flowing
Maya Henaff
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
36 in. h x 25 in. w x 2 in. d
4 lbs. 5 oz.
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