Red Mountain

Acrylic on wood.

24x48x1.50"

"Red Mountain" was created during a period when my work was shifting from abstraction toward landscapes, although abstract elements continued to influence how I approached composition and form.

Inspired by a trip to the French Alps, I focused on the lines and forms of the mountains rather than a literal representation of the landscape. I was also experimenting with a limited colour palette of reds, oranges and yellows, using subtle texture to add depth to the surface.

I've always been drawn to traditional Japanese landscape paintings, and that influence can be seen in the soft, cloudy sky and silhouettes of the mountains.