Mother's Day Oasis - woodland river
by Talya Johnson
Title
Mother's Day Oasis - woodland river
Artist
Talya Johnson
Medium
Painting - Oil Board
Description
On Mother's Day my family trekked up Horsetail Falls trail in the Columbia River Gorge. I set up my painting beneath the gigantic basalt overhang right behind Ponytail Falls, as the rest of the clan proceeded on the trail ahead.
I've rarely witnessed such lush greens as there were that day, with the sun coming in and out from behind the Pacific Northwest overcast clouds. The sound of the falls drowned out any curious hikers that passed behind me. For a few precious moments I was able to immerse myself completely in the scene. The power and magnitude of the falls seemingly washing away all my cares as it tumbled down toward the majestic Columbia River.
May this painting bring you to that oasis of peace as well, reminding you of the transient nature of worldly cares in comparison to the majestic universal plan.
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June 2nd, 2013
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Comments (63)
Diamante Lavendar
Congratulations! Your wonderful art is being featured in Emotive Art Group! Please take a moment to visit the group and archive your work under the feature discussion link provided! ~Diamante
Lori Pittenger
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of Impressionism group! Feel free to visit the group and view it there as it has been carefully arranged and displayed on our gallery wall. Also, please add it to the featured art archive or any of the catalogs that your artwork is suited to in the group’s discussions. Excellent Work! Lori
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Pamela Williams
Congratulations your work has been featured on aRt diSTriCt groups homepage! Bravo! Be sure to share your image in the groups Featured Archive discussion!
Celeste Drewien
The red-green contrast is so powerfully played in this painting. Excellent.
Talya Johnson replied:
So happy you noticed, Celeste! I adore playing for color contrasts!! Thank you.
AnnaJo Vahle
Ah yes...thanks, Talya. This does, indeed, help to wash away all the negativity. The light and colors are magnificent. f/v