OPA Western Regional Exhibition

Grasslands in Winter - oil, 12 x 28

August was one of those months where life got in the way and there wasn't much posted to Ancient Artist, but I did get news that my painting, "Grasslands in Winter" was accepted into the Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition at Mountain Trails Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming, October 9 through November 10.  These juried competitions draw a tremendous number of talented artists and I feel extremely fortunate to have had my painting selected. 

The painting captures one of my favorite elements in the high desert -  storms that sweep across the grasslands in early spring and then again in the fall, clearing the air and marking the changing seasons.  Feeling the cold wind, the spitting rain, seeing the quality of the light dip and change - it's a very powerful experience. This area is near Maupin.  The only sign of habitation for as far as one can see are the power poles.  One could almost imagine being in another century if it weren't for the paved road and the poles - but they do add just the right element to the painting. 

Comments

[sue smith]

thanks to all of you for your kind words! I could tell you how many years of hard work this painting represents - but you all know that as you've all worked hard, too, to get where you are. Kudos to all!

[bridget hunter]

Congratulations. its a great painting. I viewed it blown up ( larger) and can see the wonderful brushstrokes you've used to capture the foreground.

[Ruth Andre]

Congratulations on the Western OPA exhibit acceptance. It is quite an honor to be accepted into one of the OPA shows. This painting has captured the austere feeling of the grasslands and you can also see the land has been traveled. Very nice.

[Michelle]

Congratulations!

[Fiona Purdy]

Congratulations Sue - it's an awesome painting.

[Jo-Ann]

Congrats, Sue. It's a beauty!