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Albert Allen III Fine Art is a distinguished fine art gallery located in Tacoma, Washington, founded and owned by Fine Art dealer Albert Allen III. The gallery specializes in a thoughtfully curated selection of artworks spanning Post-Impressionism to Modernism and Contemporary Abstraction, offering collectors a vibrant cross-section of 20th and 21st-century visual expression. Known for its bold color sensibility and refined curation, the gallery features original paintings, limited edition works, and rare pieces that reflect both historical significance and contemporary innovation.

Albert Allen III Fine Art serves as a cultural bridge, connecting discerning collectors in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with exceptional works rooted in artistic lineage and fresh creative vision.

Title: ‘Pondside’ 2010. Oil on Canvas. Dimensions: 40 x 30 inches.

In ‘Pondside’, Peter Cranberry captures a serene moment in a lush freshwater habitat, where two turtles rest on a sun-bleached log surrounded by deep green water and blooming lily pads. The composition strikes a quiet balance between stillness and movement, while the turtles appear paused in contemplation, the gently curling stems and soft reflections in the water suggest the gentle sway of the pond’s ecosystem.

Cranberry’s choice of color is both harmonious and emotive; the deep greens and soft blues evoke a cool, shaded refuge, while the vibrant yellow of the single bloom draws the viewer’s gaze upward, creating a visual conversation between earth and water, motion and stillness.

The artist’s attention to anatomical detail in the turtles, the ridged shells, the careful positioning of limbs, demonstrates not just technical skill, but affection for his subject.

The title ‘Pondside’, though seemingly playful, subtly nods to themes of companionship and tranquility. It’s a gentle reminder of the natural bonds formed quietly, far from the rush of human life.

Artist Bio – Peter Cranberry

Peter Cranberry (b. 1960, New York, NY) is an American painter celebrated for his vivid depictions of nature, wildlife, and tranquil outdoor scenes. Growing up on the outskirts of the Adirondacks, Cranberry developed a lifelong fascination with ecology and the quiet drama of everyday life in nature. His work reflects a deep reverence for the natural world, often drawing from direct observation and memory. Cranberry’s paintings are known for their rich color palettes, fine detail, and meditative atmosphere. Over the decades, his work has been exhibited in regional galleries and collected by nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

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