Evening at Itasca •SOLD

I'm not sure if it's happy memories of childhood or just the energy that good old trees and water brings but I needed to paint this piece. Itasca State Park holds a special place in my heart. Could it be that the Headwaters of the Mississippi have a healing energy? 

Evening at Itasca is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 12" x 18" | This piece is available at Peculiar Painter | 218-547-3729

Reflection at the Headwaters •SOLD

 

If you live in Minnesota, you have probably made a trip to Itasca State Park, to experience the Headwaters of the Mississippi. Some of us, have made this voyage many times. The history and awe of standing at the Headwaters of a major river is magnificent. My first time making this trip, didn't impact me a lot. I thought it was neat but it didn't move me like it does now. Just the fact that the path across the headwaters hasn't really changed since I was a kid and the fact that IT IS the Headwaters of the Mississippi - fills me with an energy that just feels good. 

I tried to capture the contemplation and reflection a teenage kid might feel - crossing the rocks at the headwaters for the first time. His thoughtful passing, with sandal in hand, as he is reminded where he stands and the journey this water will take. 

Reflection at the Headwaters is a brushed acrylic ink paining on 350 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed to a final size of 17.75"x12.25". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

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Headwaters of the Mississippi *sold

Headwaters of the Mississippi was inspired by a photograph I came across of my Great Grandmother standing at the Mississippi headwaters in Itasca State Park. I thought of how the headwaters of the Mississippi really have not changed in physical appearance over the years but our style of dress has, as you can tell by the modest dress. It is fun to imagine all of the generations who have stood at these headwaters and thought of the ones who stood there before them. Itasca has a great historic energy that keeps us coming back.

Headwaters of the Mississippi is graphite and watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper