There is such power in water, to calm, to cleanse, to inspire.  At the end of a stressful day, a long soak in a warm bubble bath can make me a new person.  These amazing oil paintings by Swedish artist Linnea Strid capture those ordinary moments in which water meets body and unleashes its blessing.

We plunge ourselves into its cool depths to escape the oppressive heat of summer, we gently pour its warmth over newborn skin.  We sit and stare into its glassy surface or watch waves lap at our feet and our spirits become refreshed and renewed.  It within our bodies, keeping us nourished and well.

To see more work of Linnea Strid’s incredible oil paintings, check out her website and Flickr feed.

All images via the artist’s Flickr.  Artist found via The Artful Desperado.