Modern Oil Painting - Pool In Me

"Pool In Me" is a minimalist oil painting that captures a serene and introspective moment with quiet elegance. At the center of the composition lies a rectangular pool, rendered in a deep, tranquil turquoise hue that evokes both depth and stillness. The water’s surface remains undisturbed, acting as a perfect mirror to the surrounding architecture—a testament to harmony and balance.

A modern building, composed of subdued browns and beige, stands reflected in the calm water. Its clean lines and simple forms are mirrored with crisp precision, creating a rhythmic symmetry across the canvas. Amid this composed palette, a single orange door draws the eye. This warm accent provides not only visual contrast but also a symbolic focal point—an invitation to enter a more intentional way of being.

More than a scene, "Pool In Me" embodies the essence of minimalist living—a lifestyle rooted in clarity, simplicity, and purpose. Every element in the painting serves a function, with nothing excessive or ornamental. This intentional restraint mirrors the core principles of the FIRE movement, which emphasizes living with means, reducing unnecessary consumption, and finding contentment through simplicity rather than accumulation.

The still pool becomes a metaphor for the calm, undistracted mind of someone who has embraced minimalism—not just as an aesthetic, but as a way of life. It reflects the freedom that comes from letting go: financial stress, visual clutter, emotional noise. It’s about valuing what matters, living with less but gaining more in clarity, space, and peace.

"Pool In Me" invites the viewer not only to appreciate its quiet beauty but also to consider their own inner landscape. In a world overwhelmed by excess and noise, this painting is a breath, a pause, a mirror—reminding us that fulfillment often comes not from having more, but from needing less.