Inspired by the Pulpit Trail in New Hampshire and the peaceful, elevated feeling of standing near the waterfalls on large, smooth granite rocks, this piece was painted using a quick process of applying and scraping off pigments. The technique of scraping revealed layers that the artist felt evoked the concepts of “Heaven and Earth,” transforming the artwork into a powerful reminder of the “great vista” seen from the summit. Conceptually, the work represents a special place that offers peace and relief from the heaviness of the world, making the artist feel "closer to something better." This sense of open visual relief is particularly significant as it contrasts with the "enclosed and confined" feeling the artist experienced when moving from the "Big Sky Country" of Ohio to the more heavily wooded landscape of New Hampshire.
Inspired by the Pulpit Trail in New Hampshire and the peaceful, elevated feeling of standing near the waterfalls on large, smooth granite rocks, this piece was painted using a quick process of applying and scraping off pigments. The technique of scraping revealed layers that the artist felt evoked the concepts of “Heaven and Earth,” transforming the artwork into a powerful reminder of the “great vista” seen from the summit. Conceptually, the work represents a special place that offers peace and relief from the heaviness of the world, making the artist feel "closer to something better." This sense of open visual relief is particularly significant as it contrasts with the "enclosed and confined" feeling the artist experienced when moving from the "Big Sky Country" of Ohio to the more heavily wooded landscape of New Hampshire.
