How easy is it to imagine yourself right here? A camper or tent, possibly a little log cabin, or maybe just an area you pass on a peaceful hike in natures beauty. Landscape paintings have always called to me. I realize that when a person paints a particular place, many others can do the same as well. It is however, the landscape painting within your own soul that no one else can replicate. I rarely paint landscapes of places I have been to or seen on the internet or television. Yes, I may borrow a particular waterfall or mountain range peak to insert into a painting, but buy and large, my landscape paintings are made up. I take the elements that draw me to landscapes to begin with and paint those. If you look closely at this painting, you would probably get a sense of me as a person. I love light, the peaceful melody of natures songs blowing in the wind. I enjoy the relaxation of a quiet river flowing, and I truly enjoy the complete harmony that nature gives us. Yes, I am a 53 year old optimist. Most things we see or hear are grim, full of no humanity and complete helplessness. We get angry because we feel there is no hope. I still believe. I try to convey peace within my work. I concentrate on the beauty of the world, not the ugly underbelly. Paint the beauty my friends.
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