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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Valley Of The Gods
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
It is most aptly named, this Valley of the Gods in Utah, USA.
Massive rock formations erupt from the ground and rise precipitately into the sky. Some look like castle walls; some like ancient temples. Others sport turrets and towers, rocks – boulders, actually – balanced one upon another in graceful design. It appears the result of great movement, immense power, monumental dynamism.
In this remote place, far from the noise and the crowds, there is a sense of splendid isolation – the landscape stretches on in what seems like forever. One can escape, if only momentarily, the hustle and frenzy of “modern” life; the handsome and beautiful heads on screens interminably droning on about that hour’s trending topic; the hypnotic strum and thrum of politicians’ voices as they intone their incessant proclamations.
It . . . is . . . quiet.
As twilight deepens, the setting sun casts its last rays over the cliffs and rocks, drawing out the already deep reds into monoliths of fire. Where the sun still touches, there are oranges and reds and rusts. In the shadows, blue and purple, lavender and gray gently and quietly steal onto the landscape. And dotted here and there, with seeming random abandon, are the brush and bushes, their soft sages and greens adding contrast to the palette of red.
Under a clear sky, one stands here, heart agape, experiencing that sense of awe that enfolds us when we are in the presence of greatness – true greatness, not the shallow veneer of human premiers and presidents, emperors and kings. Indeed, the entire population of the politically eminent – back through time to that first day when one person announced his superiority over another – could be buried here, and it would take up only a small section of the land stretching out before us.
How good it is, how inspiring it is, to stand in a place that is timeless and great, beautiful and grand, powerfully quiet, and free.
Featured on 38 Fine Art America groups, including Art Forever with You.
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November 13th, 2020
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Islamabad, Is - Pakistan
“An art is a poem without words”💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!
Chennai, In - India
Congrats!! Your beautiful artwork has been featured in FUN PAINTING ARTISTS group. You are invited to place your artwork in “Thank you and Promote” discussion thread of the group.
Chennai, In - India
Congrats!! Your beautiful artwork has been featured in FUN PAINTING ARTISTS group. You are invited to place your artwork in “Thank you and Promote” discussion thread of the group.
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular golden hour composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Thornton, CO - United States
This really is wonderful! Great work with the lighting and shadows! Shadows are always so tricky with any medium.
Manila - Philippines
Love the colour palette and how it works together for the sunset lighting. Well done!
Southlake, TX - United States
Stunning work Steve. The lighting and depth you put into your work is simply incredible and I find myself string at long lengths at all of your wonderful works. L/F/C/T
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Excellent panorama composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the HIKING PANORAMIC PHOTOS AND ART contest
Leeds, ME - United States
Congratulations!! This stunning image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art Forever with You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2021 April: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Also feel free to post your feature on our group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296998814248643/ Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (April 6, 2021)
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
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