“Lavender-Mist Reflection” — 36×25 Oil on Paper by Jim Marlette | Meditative Minimalist Landscape
This tranquil 36×25 oil-on-paper landscape by American artist Jim Marlette features soft lavender mountains dissolving into mist and reflected across a calm lake. Marlette’s signature technique—thin, translucent oil layers and fluid brushwork—creates a peaceful, meditative atmosphere rooted in his lifelong practice of martial arts and meditation.
Acquired in New York City and signed by the artist, this piece exemplifies the serene, minimalist landscapes that define Marlette’s most collectible period.
DETAILED ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Untitled Lavender-Mist Mountain Reflection
Oil on Paper | 36 × 25 in. | Signed “Jim Marlette”
Acquired in New York City
This 36×25 oil-on-paper painting represents one of Jim Marlette’s softest and most atmospheric compositions, marked by a palette of muted lavender, cloud-pink, fog-gray, pale aqua, and soft slate. The scene unfolds as a quiet mountain range hovering above a reflective lake, with all forms softened to near-translucence through Marlette’s signature method of delicate, layered oils applied in thin, sweeping veils.
Visual & Stylistic Characteristics
Subtle lavender mountain silhouettes rest between layers of cool sage-blues and warm blush undertones.
Sky and water are nearly indistinguishable, connected by soft horizontal currents of brushwork that suggest drifting mist.
The composition reads vertically, guiding the eye down from ethereal sky strata to mirror-like water, creating a meditative visual descent.
The mountains in the foreground are rendered in deeper tones, anchoring the image and balancing the soft transitions above.
Marlette’s technique gives the illusion of watercolor transparency, though executed entirely in oil, showcasing his mastery of controlled blending and breath-inspired gesture.
This work is highly representative of Marlette’s mature period, when he developed a deeply contemplative visual language rooted in his practice of meditation, martial arts, breathwork, and mindful movement. His landscapes often serve as internal meditations on stillness, and this piece—with its pastel-hued silence—embodies that philosophy elegantly.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — JIM MARLETTE (Born 1950, Pennsylvania)
American Minimalist Landscape Painter | Meditative & Atmospheric Style
(Included again for catalog completeness and consistency with your previous works.)
Jim Marlette was born in Pennsylvania in 1950 and grew up in an artistic family that encouraged creative exploration. Before devoting himself to painting, he refined his craftsmanship through jewelry design, leatherwork, furniture construction, and geometric acrylic painting. These early disciplines contributed to the precision and form-sensitivity evident in his later artwork.
Spiritual & Movement-Based Influences
Marlette’s deep training in:
became the foundation of his artistic identity. His paintings are a visual extension of meditative calm—soft gradients, slow transitions, quiet horizons, and balanced tonal fields.
Fine Art Development
During the 1970s Marlette pivoted fully into fine art, refining a unique oil-on-paper technique that allowed him to create ethereal, translucent atmospheres more akin to ink wash or watercolor. His landscapes often float between realism and abstraction, anchored in mood rather than specificity.
Professional Exhibitions
His work was shown broadly across the United States, gaining a national following among collectors attracted to minimalist, Zen-influenced, and atmospheric art.
Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Lavender-Mist Reflection
Oil on Paper | 36×25 in. | Signed
Provenance: Acquired in New York City
Minimalist tonal landscape with lavender and aqua mountains reflected in still water. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Title: Lavender-Mist Reflection (assigned catalog title)
Medium: Oil on Paper
Dimensions: 36 × 25 in.
Signature: Lower right “Jim Marlette”
Date: Likely 1970s–1980s
Provenance: Acquired in New York City → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition; smooth, clean surface with no tears, warping, discoloration, or abrasion.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Artist: Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Original NYC dealer or gallery
Private/Dealer Acquisition in New York
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
“Lavender-Mist Reflection” — 36×25 Oil on Paper by Jim Marlette | Meditative Minimalist Landscape
This tranquil 36×25 oil-on-paper landscape by American artist Jim Marlette features soft lavender mountains dissolving into mist and reflected across a calm lake. Marlette’s signature technique—thin, translucent oil layers and fluid brushwork—creates a peaceful, meditative atmosphere rooted in his lifelong practice of martial arts and meditation.
Acquired in New York City and signed by the artist, this piece exemplifies the serene, minimalist landscapes that define Marlette’s most collectible period.
DETAILED ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Untitled Lavender-Mist Mountain Reflection
Oil on Paper | 36 × 25 in. | Signed “Jim Marlette”
Acquired in New York City
This 36×25 oil-on-paper painting represents one of Jim Marlette’s softest and most atmospheric compositions, marked by a palette of muted lavender, cloud-pink, fog-gray, pale aqua, and soft slate. The scene unfolds as a quiet mountain range hovering above a reflective lake, with all forms softened to near-translucence through Marlette’s signature method of delicate, layered oils applied in thin, sweeping veils.
Visual & Stylistic Characteristics
Subtle lavender mountain silhouettes rest between layers of cool sage-blues and warm blush undertones.
Sky and water are nearly indistinguishable, connected by soft horizontal currents of brushwork that suggest drifting mist.
The composition reads vertically, guiding the eye down from ethereal sky strata to mirror-like water, creating a meditative visual descent.
The mountains in the foreground are rendered in deeper tones, anchoring the image and balancing the soft transitions above.
Marlette’s technique gives the illusion of watercolor transparency, though executed entirely in oil, showcasing his mastery of controlled blending and breath-inspired gesture.
This work is highly representative of Marlette’s mature period, when he developed a deeply contemplative visual language rooted in his practice of meditation, martial arts, breathwork, and mindful movement. His landscapes often serve as internal meditations on stillness, and this piece—with its pastel-hued silence—embodies that philosophy elegantly.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — JIM MARLETTE (Born 1950, Pennsylvania)
American Minimalist Landscape Painter | Meditative & Atmospheric Style
(Included again for catalog completeness and consistency with your previous works.)
Jim Marlette was born in Pennsylvania in 1950 and grew up in an artistic family that encouraged creative exploration. Before devoting himself to painting, he refined his craftsmanship through jewelry design, leatherwork, furniture construction, and geometric acrylic painting. These early disciplines contributed to the precision and form-sensitivity evident in his later artwork.
Spiritual & Movement-Based Influences
Marlette’s deep training in:
became the foundation of his artistic identity. His paintings are a visual extension of meditative calm—soft gradients, slow transitions, quiet horizons, and balanced tonal fields.
Fine Art Development
During the 1970s Marlette pivoted fully into fine art, refining a unique oil-on-paper technique that allowed him to create ethereal, translucent atmospheres more akin to ink wash or watercolor. His landscapes often float between realism and abstraction, anchored in mood rather than specificity.
Professional Exhibitions
His work was shown broadly across the United States, gaining a national following among collectors attracted to minimalist, Zen-influenced, and atmospheric art.
Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Lavender-Mist Reflection
Oil on Paper | 36×25 in. | Signed
Provenance: Acquired in New York City
Minimalist tonal landscape with lavender and aqua mountains reflected in still water. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Title: Lavender-Mist Reflection (assigned catalog title)
Medium: Oil on Paper
Dimensions: 36 × 25 in.
Signature: Lower right “Jim Marlette”
Date: Likely 1970s–1980s
Provenance: Acquired in New York City → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition; smooth, clean surface with no tears, warping, discoloration, or abrasion.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Artist: Jim Marlette (American, b. 1950)
Original NYC dealer or gallery
Private/Dealer Acquisition in New York
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
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