I
am frequently told that my paintings are to many people like glimpses
of heaven. With this in
mind, my latest work, Mountain Retreat, might be thought of as the kind of heavenly vision that
any enthusiast of country living would long for. In Mountain Retreat
I share a vision of nature
as the Peaceable Kingdom, where man fits harmoniously into a glorious natural
setting, and gentle creatures — wild turkeys, deer, and ducks — live
without fear. A bubbling brook flows serenely past the sturdy log cabin,
feeding a crystal clear pool where the weary wanderer might pause to swim
or cast his
fly rod for plump brook trout.
Mountain Retreat, first work in a new series that bears the same name, is
the spiritual heir to my well known print from 2002, A Peaceful Retreat.
Like
the earlier painting, Mountain Retreat explores the nuances of man’s
interaction with nature. An enamel coffee pot stands next to the campfire,
smoke curls from the cabin’s
chimney, and golden light pours from the windows.
The last rays of sunset light up the clouds and touch the trees with a radiant
fire. I particularly like the dramatic effect of light on the oak trees
at the left, which reminds us that God is the greatest painter of all. For
the collector who enjoys cabin settings, I hope this latest addition
will become a new favorite. I invite you to come and sit beside the campfire
with me, pull up a log stump to sit upon, and enjoy the sounds of this peaceful
setting in nature’s paradise.
18" x 27"
28" x 42"
24" x 36"
40" x 60"
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