Landscape of Auvergne, France. View from my studio.
The dominating sky occupies the majority of the canvas, enveloping us in its immensity. The large format of the canvas provides an immersive dimension, with its imposing cloud masses that seem in perpetual motion. Through the vividness of my brushstroke, I have attempted to express both the density and lightness of the visible reality.
The mountains, grazing the lower limit of the canvas, offer a grounded stability amidst the aerial dynamics. Their dark and calm silhouette is wrapped in subtle shadows, accentuating the depth and serenity of the scene. The fields and meadows below, painted in verdant and golden hues, celebrate the wealth and diversity of the rural landscape.
This painting speaks of continuity and the ephemeral, of the sky that continuously changes and the earth that remains. There is a discreet poetry at work here, an invitation to contemplation.
This painting is painted with professional grade oil colors on a primed canvas. I prepare myself my canvases to create a texture specific to my painting needs and to insure them maximum longevity.
The white finish of the sides of the canvas allows, if you wish, a hanging without a frame.
