"A Moment Held in Stillness" is an oil painting created over a textured surface and pure copper leaf and patina. Layered brushwork builds a quiet sense of depth between water, stone, and fur. The otter rises gently from the water, perched upon a smooth rock, its expression alert yet calm. Subtle shifts in the patina's colors suggest movement beneath the surface while the softened sky creates a tranquil, atmospheric backdrop. The composition invites the viewer to slow down and linger, offering a quiet reflection on stillness, attentiveness, and the beauty found in simply being.