THE DIVE 

Jacqueline Hick’s painting, *The Dive,* is a canvas brought to life with dynamic brushstrokes of acrylic paint. The real magic here lies in how Hick uses a traditionally artistic medium to capture the fluid essence of water. The paint's inherent texture and viscosity become tools to mimic the play of light and the sensation of movement beneath the surface. Hick’s thick application of paint suggests the density and weight of the water, while the swirling strokes invite us to imagine the diver's plunge. The artist uses a vibrant palette of blues, oranges, and purples, layered and blended to create depth and luminosity. The choice of acrylic lends itself to this effect, offering a quick-drying, highly pigmented medium that allows for bold, expressive marks. Hick’s work blurs the lines between representation and abstraction, showcasing the power of material and method in conveying the unseen.