Scottsdale

Alain often stopped near Fashion Square Mall, just across the canal in the area known as the Waterfront. In Arizona, where water is so precious, such places are deeply cherished.

During Christmas, trees, cacti, and palm trees are adorned with glowing lights, and the red reflections shimmering on the canal’s surface struck Alain as particularly captivating. Enthralled by the scene, he returned multiple times—early in the morning and late at night—capturing photos and studying the interplay of light and water. His vision for the oil painting took shape from the peaceful rest area along the canal, incorporating the moon’s soft glow and the striking brilliance of the central light on the pedestrian bridge.