To Crown the Year

 

 

Recently, I was driving through the countryside

where I live and saw this scene.

I knew that I would have to paint.

It had so many elements that are quintessentially fall in the PNW.

When the rains return, the skies are cloudy and gray;

the cover grasses of farmland fields show a surprising springish green color;

and of course the autumn trees putting on their full show.

 When I finished the painting, I thought the line of trees

banding the farmer's field looked like natures jewelry .

I then, remembered a line from the psalms

that I had always wanted to use for a title

"To Crown the Year!"

A simple painting that I feel reveals a beautiful truth about this season -

it truly is the crown of the year.

 

5" x 7" oil on canvas panel

 

$30.

available on my DPW Gallery

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