Original Mixed Media on Canvas, 48"W x 48"H
Framed on a gold floater frame
 
Morning Coffee is not merely painted — it is lived, steeped, and timed. In this evocative work, Christian Klingeler transcends traditional media by using true coffee pours as both pigment and metaphor. Each stain, drip, and bloom of tone reflects a dialogue between time, texture, and the quiet ritual of morning itself.
 
The artist allows freshly brewed coffee to seep slowly into the canvas, surrendering to its organic flow and unpredictable gradients. Hours turn into layers, and as the liquid settles, it leaves traces of warmth, patience, and the passage of time — the very elements that define Klingeler’s process. The piece becomes a visual meditation on stillness, memory, and the subtle transformation that occurs when something simple, like a cup of coffee, becomes art.
 
Soft tonal shifts of ivory, tan, and gentle umber emerge through this natural alchemy, evoking calm and reflection. Morning Coffee captures that fleeting, quiet moment before the day begins — when everything feels possible, yet beautifully unhurried.
 
This artwork holds space for serenity and reflection, inviting the viewer to slow down and sense the invisible rhythm that lingers between process and pause.