“Hallowell” by Michel-Paul Cyr

In “Hallowell”, Michel-Paul presents a vibrant riverside portrait of one of Maine’s most historic towns, viewed from the Kennebec River. The composition unfolds across the water, where the town’s colorful buildings—reds, yellows, and soft neutrals—rise from a green hillside, anchored by the elegant white church steeple that punctuates the skyline.

Cyr’s confident, expressive brushwork brings energy to both land and water, while the river’s reflective surface mirrors the town in softened bands of color and light. The balance between architectural structure and surrounding landscape conveys Hallowell’s character: a place where history, community, and nature exist in quiet harmony. Luminous and inviting, this painting captures the enduring charm of the Kennebec River valley and offers a timeless view of Hallowell as seen from the water.