Lakeside Light

About Lakeside Light

This realistic oil painting of a campfire beside a lake is by Ciba Karisik.

A roaring lakeside campfire illuminates the night sky in this compelling painting by Ciba Karisik. The masterful use of colour, light and expressive brushstrokes in his realistic artwork has attracted an international audience. Notable collectors include Brian Mulroney, Alex Trebek, Martin Short, Martha Stewart and U2’s Bono.
An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Karisik finds infinite inspiration in faithfully recreating the beauty of the natural world. The stunning palette of this piece set in summer—the deep blue and purple of the evening sky reflected in the water, the bright yellow and orange flames of the fire and the earthy tones of the surrounding land create a warm and inviting landscape. One can almost hear the dry wood crackling in the flames.

“In Canada, we are lucky to witness dramatic seasonal changes that show themselves in an ever-evolving carousel of forms and colours. it’s a joy to immortalize these metamorphoses in paint.” Ciba Karisik

Ciba Karisik completed a bachelor’s degree in 1985 and a master’s in painting at the Sarajevo Academy of Fine Art. In 1992, Karisik immigrated to Canada where he continued his career. Since then, he has produced a significant body of work and exhibited regularly in solo and group exhibitions. His paintings are held in international corporate and private collections in Canada, the US, England and Europe.