Blue Hour Acrylic on Cradled Wood Panel 30 × 40 cm Maria Titan (2026) Description “Blue Hour” explores the fleeting moments just after sunset when colour softens, lights begin to glow, and water becomes a mirror of memory. Empty white loungers, silhouetted palms, and luminous reflections evoke the peaceful stillness of a Mediterranean resort after the day's visitors have gone. Painted in expressive layers of acrylic, the composition balances abstraction with recognisable forms, allowing the movement of the water to become the emotional focus of the work. Rich blues, charcoal blacks, soft peach, and delicate pink highlights create a cinematic atmosphere, while loose brushwork and layered texture give the painting depth and movement. The artwork is painted on a 30 × 40 cm cradled wood panel using professional-quality acrylic paints. The sides are fully painted, allowing it to be displayed beautifully without the need for framing. The surface is protected with professional archival varnish for UV protection and long-lasting colour. • Condition Excellent condition • Materials / Technique Professional acrylic paint on cradled wood panel (30 × 40 cm). Protected with archival varnish. • Frame Unframed. Painted edges. • Provenance Directly from the artist's studio, Cyprus. • Signature Signed on the back by the artist. • Authenticity Comes with a certificate of authenticity. • Shipping The painting will be shipped securely via Cyprus Post to keep shipping costs economical. Each artwork is wrapped in acid-free protective paper, reinforced with rigid protective boards, and carefully boxed to ensure safe arrival. Please allow approximately 5–10 days for delivery after dispatch. UPS will be used for collectors in the United States. Maria Titan Bio Maria Titan (b. 1978) is a contemporary mixed-media painter based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Working primarily with acrylic, collage, and layered texture, her paintings celebrate the quiet beauty of Mediterranean life through atmospheric colour, expressive mark-making, and a refined contemporary aesthetic. A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Maria's work has been collected internationally and is held in private collections throughout Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa, and Australia. Inspired by coastal architecture, swimming pools, travel, interiors, and everyday rituals, her paintings transform familiar scenes into evocative moments filled with nostalgia, warmth, and light. Each original artwork is created using professional archival materials, varnished for longevity, and carefully packaged by the artist in her Cyprus studio.