‘Mountains’ is inspired by a trip back home to New Zealand in January where my friends and I hiked the Mangorei Track in Egmont National Park, with an overnight stay in Pouakai Hut. Despite looming dark clouds, we made it to the hut then walked another 25 minutes to reach the best view of Mt Taranaki at the scenic alpine tarns (pools) in time for a stunning sunset.
I used a palette knife to bring out the sharp Rocky mountain terrain and traces of the stunning sunset reflected in pastels on the peaks. I aimed to create the feeling of being high up in the clouds. It reminds me that God calls us ‘Come up higher’, to take ourselves out of worldly perspectives into heavenly ones. That is where true freedom and peace is found.
This artwork is an acrylic painting on 280gsm acid free cotton canvas. It has been varnished with gloss varnish to bring out the depth of colour and to protect the artwork from UV rays. Edges painted.
It comes with a signed certificate of authenticity and is also signed and dated on the back of the painting. Ready to hang.
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