It's either a small lake or a big pond, but whatever you choose to call it, this tranquil body of water in the midst of the mountains is still and silent, its surface reflecting the trees around it like a mirror.
It took a bit to hike here, but it always does, you know? If you want to get away from the crowds and the noise, you have to hike far from the trail head, away from the parking lot, enough distance along the path that you lose the dilettantes, the people who really don't want to put much effort into getting out and away, but are content with just hitting the highlights, the popular spots that the guide books mention.
The artwork Wind River Country, invites you to find a spot along the banks of the small lake or big pond, and look out, way out, at the quiet mountains in the distance.
And where, exactly, is Wind River Country? This painting depicts a scene in Wyoming, USA, but it can be any place of wild beauty and pristine silence.
I am a fine art painter who focuses on creating images of light, life, joy and beauty. I live on a small farm in a rural area of the western U.S., where life is quiet, calm, and in tune with nature. I seek to paint.. Read more…