Fireflies in the Forest - Abstracted Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant, mystical composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This piece resembles a forest at night, with a glowing moon in the upper left corner. There are bright yellow and white spots dotted throughout the piece, giving the impression of fireflies. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Canvas size: 18"H x 14"W Charles David "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018) was an artist from Santa Cruz, California. He worked in acrylic and stained glass, specifically because the two methods are so dissimilar: "My paintings are very loose and expressive while my stained glass is structured and very much "within the lines". Painting is an exploration and discovery process. I put paint down in many layers until I produce an image I find exciting. In contrast, my stained glass requires a lot of planning and very exacting execution."