Oil on Canvas

17″ X 23″

by Nicholas Skaltsounis

Heron at Dusk is an impressionistic oil painting capturing the peaceful beauty of a heron standing gracefully in shallow lake water. The bird’s reflection shimmers on the calm blue surface, surrounded by patches of green vegetation that add texture and depth. A dense line of trees stretches across the horizon, softened by a bright sky with wisps of cloud. Painted by award‑winning American artist and Vietnam Veteran Nick Skaltsounis, this artwork highlights the quiet elegance of wildlife and the serene atmosphere of dusk settling over a tranquil lake.

“Heron on the James” (Original art by Nicholas Skaltsounis)