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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Grand Ronde River Gorge
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
It’s amazing the different perspective we get, depending upon where we are standing.
When we are down in the gorge, by the river, we are surrounded by the hills of the canyon, embraced by their presence. It feels safe and intimate, but at the same time, the view is limited.
But atop, looking down, around, and over – the view is panoramic indeed. Below, the waters of the winding Grande Ronde River of Oregon, USA, are a blue ribbon, wending its way through the hills, and disappearing from sight around the bend.
As our eyes move up, we see the cliffs rise in the distance, grand and imposing, regal and silent.
Yes, this is a different view indeed from what we see down at the river’s banks.
The artwork, Grand Ronde River Gorge, invites us to climb the hillside, to stand at the top and look down while at the same time listening for the sound of the river. It is very quiet here in the wilderness; the road behind us is rough, primitive, untraveled except by those with a rugged vehicle, and even then, only by those who seek to escape to a place of remote, wild stillness.
This is a view of a kingdom – not one with the trappings of human vanity and insecurity, the splashy show of wealth, bright lights and gaudy décor. This kingdom is nature’s opulence – light and space, soft shadows tucked in the crevices, and silence – deep, abiding silence broken only by the sound of a bird, the softest splash of the current, the gentle whisper of wind.
In that silence, we can think. In this remote wilderness, we can breathe. In this high place, looking out over a timeless and abiding landscape, we find freedom.
No phone. No TV. No chattering heads. No politicians. No scolding. No fear mongering.
Just silence. Beauty. Peace. Calm. Serenity.
That is a kingdom, a real kingdom.
Featured in 28 Fine Art America groups, including Oil Paintings of Nature.
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May 11th, 2021
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Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations Steve your beautiful artwork is being featured in Images That Inspire Meditation:-) Please take a moment to add your wonderful art to our archives in the message area and have a fantastic day!
Sesvete, Eu - Croatia
Great perspective and view on Grand River, beautiful landscape painting! BIA l/f/pin/tw
Southlake, TX - United States
A beautiful image created millions of years ago, recreated here with paint and canvas. Amazing beauty and detail here Steve. L/F/C/T
Pacific Northwest - United States
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of Impressionism group! Please stop by the group to add it to the featured art archive and the catalogs in the group’s discussions. Excellent work! Lori
Nairobi, Na - Kenya
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful and scenic work of Art has been featured in PEOPLELESS SCENIC LANDSCAPES main page.
Halifax, NS - Canada
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
Burlington, NJ - United States
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 5/14/21 l/f/pin
Spring, TX - United States
Depth and distance captured with a intense sense of aridity. Great Painting. L/F
WEST RYDE, NS - Australia
Promoting this fine artwork in the Semi Abstract group "LANDSCAPES - SEMI ABSTRACT 3 A DAY" discussion thread. f/l
Southampton, NS - Canada
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Promote Your Work Here and Get Noticed.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, consider posting your featured image(s) in the Group's featured image archive.
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