A Rainy Afternoon — A Woman Reading by a Rain-Streaked Window
IThis woman reading painting, A Rainy Afternoon, captures the quiet pleasure of losing oneself in a story while rain streaks the glass. Seated beside the window, a young woman is absorbed in a botanical-covered book, her expression serene and unhurried, as the deep greens beyond the glass set off the warmth of her rose-pink blouse. The first panel of the Windows Series, which follows a single day from afternoon rain to moonlit night, it celebrates one of life’s most private joys: the ability to be completely, contentedly elsewhere.
What is Digital Artwork:
Every piece in this collection is a completely original digital painting, handcrafted stroke by stroke on an iPad using Procreate. Rather than relying on automated filters or photo manipulation, the artist uses a digital stylus and specialized, pressure-sensitive brushes to replicate the organic textures, blending, and depth of physical paint. This contemporary medium provides a limitless color palette and an infinite canvas to bring creative visions to life, resulting in vibrant, high-quality prints that capture the true spirit of fine art in the digital age.
MEDIUM: Digital Painting | STYLE: Painterly Realism | SIZES: 8×10 — 11×14 — 16×20 — INQUIRE HERE FOR CUSTOM SIZES | ORIENTATION: Landscape | TOOLS: Procreate, 13″ iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, Giclée Fine Art Archival paper and ink | AVAILABILITY: Prints available | CONTACT SHADOWMYST ART FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Printing, Framing & Care Information:
Each print is a Giclée produced on archival fine art paper with archival inks for rich color and lasting quality. A white gallery margin carries the title and date, and the artist’s signature appears in the lower-right corner of the image. The texture visible in the print example comes from the fine art paper itself.
Framing Guide:
This print is sized for standard, off-the-shelf frames, so no custom matting is needed. Choose a frame that includes a mat cut for your print size, then place the print behind the mat window. The image, title, and date will sit neatly within the opening.
Available Sizes (Landscape):
Print example shown at 16×20; all sizes share the same layout.
- 8×10 Print, landscape (image area: 8⅛″ wide × 6½″ tall) — fits an 11×14 frame with a mat for 8×10, or an 8×10 frame without a mat.
- 11×14 Print, landscape (image area: 11½″ wide × 9″ tall) — fits a 16×20 frame with a mat for 11×14, or an 11×14 frame without a mat.
- 16×20 Print, landscape (image area: 17½″ wide × 14″ tall) — fits a 20×24 frame with a mat for 16×20, or a 16×20 frame without a mat.
Print Care:
Display away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Handle by the edges with clean, dry hands, and frame behind UV-protective glass or acrylic for the longest life.
Subjects & Themes:
Woman Reading Painting — Reading by the Window — Rainy Day Art — Book Lover Gift — Cozy Wall Art — Library Wall Decor — Figurative Wall Art — Windows Series — CONTACT SHADOWMYST ART FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION











Ginger –
The detail is incredible. I wish I could climb into this piece and see what book she is reading
sowood –
Thank you so much for your feedback Ginger. The book that she is reading is “The Secret Garden”. Loved the book and I fashioned the cover with vines and blooms similar to many of the covers for this book.