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| Mountain Magic |
“Painting
outdoors, surrounded by nature, in all seasons, I am energized. I have a sense
of inner strength, joy, and peace I feel nowhere else."-Pat
Mountain Magic
The
source of light illuminating the center of Mountain Magic (above) helps create
a sense of depth and perspective. This light-filled composition has become a
signature of Pat’s creative process.
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| Impressions of Light |
Impressions of
Light
The
painting to the right is on the more abstract end for Pat, although the subject
matter is still strong. Light is a key thread running through this wind-blown
work – it highlights the fallen, crimson leaves and wisps across the golden
ones that are still attached.
Winter’s Glory
In “The Glory of Winter,”
Pat turns a horizon of bare-boned aspens into a colorful scene of contrasting
elements. The trees’ shadows fill the bottom of the canvas with elongated lines
that run parallel to streamers of vibrant orange, yellow, purple and blue. The
distant mountains shrouded in cloud-distilled light provide a soft backdrop,
which contrasts the angular trees. The whole wintery scene is bursting with
color and light. The viewer can tell that this was inspired by a real place,
but Pat’s rendition is full of extreme energy and amped up light.
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| The Glory of Winter |
The Magic of
Mountains
Similarly, Pat’s “Mountain
Magic” adds incredible depth and light to what would be for some, a standard
nature scene. Pat brings the aspens to life by igniting their leaves and bark
with bursts of bright color, then softens the distant horizon with cool tones.
This painting truly brings a magical quality to the mountains.
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These works, and several more, are available at
Waxlander Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden in Santa Fe, NM. You can view
Pat’s available Waxlander works here
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| High Mountain Family |
