I clearly remember the morning the light on the mountains grabbed my attention! With coffee in hand I was obsessed with their majestic shapes.  For years I've used my camera to capture the image; but the photographs always fell short in comparison to what I could see.  So on this day I do what Artist do - I get my drawing pencils and sketch what I see.  

Why is this different?  

Well this time I was going to sketch on a canvas 12" high by 60" wide!  I love all the space I have to work with and concentrate on what I see.  The process is intimidating but I push forward thinking about value and shape before I head back to my studio to elaborate on what I've captured.  After some time spent exploring possible color theories I get back to my canvas and allow the creative process to develop ~ I love a creative process that has no boundaries ~ and I'm pleased with the results of my 'Mountain Sketch'.   

This series features soft grey backgrounds that enhance the quiet nature of the artwork; in contrast to the majestic shapes of the mountains, the detail is in the color and the shadows.  I hope you have an opportunity to see this work in a gallery setting as it displays beautifully on creamy to yellow hue walls, or against contrasting dark colors.

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