Shop millions of independent artists. Independent. Together.
Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Evening On The Willamette
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Paper
Description
Soft colors gently glow as sunset brushes across the Willamette River in Oregon.
It’s difficult to believe unless you are there, but this particular stretch of the Willamette River – which looks so pristine and so distinctly out in the midst of nature – is actually in the midst of the busy freeway system near Portland, OR. Most of the time, people go flying by this sight, but when one parks off away from the traffic and walks down and along the river, one transports self into a place of beauty and tranquility.
Of course, with the freeway nearby, the noise is still there, but the further one walks, the more deeply one penetrates the secret of the river, the less one hears the traffic and the more one focuses on the sounds of the river itself, the birds in the trees overhead, the buzzing of insects, even the crunch of one’s feet on the gravel of the banks.
It’s worth getting out of the car and away from the noise. Too often, we don’t because we’re on our way somewhere, and any stop means that we risk being late for yet another appointment. And when we don’t have an appointment, we don’t go out at all, simply because we don’t want to be traveling.
But it’s worth leaving early for an appointment and taking a few minutes to park in an out of the way place, get out of the car, and take the few steps that it takes to get to the river. There are rich, beautiful colors here – the foliage of the leaves, the reflection of the water, the texture of the sky – and the few minutes it takes to get here are well worth spending. Beauty is always worth seeking out and being in, and the time we spend doing so refreshes our soul, minds, and spirit.
Evening on the Willamette is featured on 42 Fine Art America groups.
2nd Place Win in Fine Art America ABC Group Contest, R Is for River
2nd Place Win in Fine Art America Just Because -- Water -- contest
Uploaded
March 29th, 2017
Statistics
Viewed 35,215 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/23/2024 at 4:41 AM
Embed
Sales Sheet
Deva, Hu - Romania
An outstanding piece, Steve! I would be delighted to feature it on the homepage of the Discovery group.
Highlands Ranch, CO - United States
Beautiful colors, stunning composition, captivating imagery all in one creation, Steve! F/L
Boulder, CO - United States
This is so rich and luscious with its textures and amazing, reflective river.
Islamabad, Is - Pakistan
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” — Vincent Van Gogh 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!
Islamabad, Is - Pakistan
“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.” 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!💖
Milford, PA - United States
Such a serene and tranquil rendering. Would love to spend a few peaceful moments there listening to the water lapping against the shores.
Please Wait...
Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive deals, discount codes, and more.
Server Status OK
Copyright © 2024 Licensing.Pixels.com - All Rights Reserved
Share
Comment, Like, Favorite
0
0
0
0
0
239
243
280