"Sandstone & Juniper" 12" X 20" Oil
These Sandstone cliffs are a common sight around this area of Montana. They are a wonderful resource for exploring light & shadow and reflective color.
This one was painted a couple of weeks ago near Fort Rockvale, Montana. I'm very excited because a well respected fellow Artist by the name of Bob Barlow wants to trade one of his paintings for this one. It's a true honor.
The Winter "Gorging" of the Madison River causes the river to freeze from the bottom and force an ice flow through the Madison Valley. This flow tears and shapes the Trees into very interesting shapes, Natures way of Pruning. I've passed this tree on several occasions because of it distinct and odd character, yet I finally broke done and gave it a shot. The painting is more for myself, a reminder of Natures Craftsmanship.