14″ x 18″, Oil on canvas
Nature has always inspired me and because of this, I immediately felt a connection to Frank Anderson’s painting “The Hillside,” which demonstrates the beauty and intricacy of God’s Creation. This painting came to my attention during a trip to an art museum in which we were to research and present our analysis of a chosen work to the class. In his painting, Anderson was meticulous in capturing the smallest details that could otherwise be overlooked. I felt that Anderson was pointing to God’s care for every part of His Creation. This care for quietly observed detail drove my approach to painting a photograph taken during a recent family trip to the Rocky Mountains. I was compelled by the awe of experiencing such beauty and majesty to paint this memory. I am thankful to Frank Anderson and artists like him for their perception of often overlooked wonders.