Touch of Water, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 22 x 28 in. / 55.88 x 71.12 cm. prints but a shift—an unseen flow

but a shift—an unseen flow guiding what remains into another state of being

Began this painting in 2019 and finished during the 2020 shutdown of on campus classes at the University of Miami

In Spite of Ourselves

creates this illuminated seascape

Touch of Water, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 22 x 28 in. / 55.88 x 71.12 cm. prints but a shift—an unseen flowTouch of Water, Esmeralda Lemus, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 22 x 28 in. 55. 88 x 71. 12 cm. A quiet wetland scene where a small figure kneels at the waters edge. Fish move beneath dark water while reeds and grasses grow throughout the marsh. Light and shadow create a peaceful atmosphere and a quiet connection with nature.