Alpenglow
Alpenglow
By Jim Slavik
Alpenglow is an extraordinarily vibrant and atmospheric 12 x 12 inch pastel painting on paper by Lakewood, Colorado artist Jim Slavik. This captivating square-format landscape perfectly encapsulates the dramatic and fleeting magic of twilight in the Rocky Mountains. The composition features a majestic peak illuminated by the final rays of the setting sun, cast over a placid mountain lake that beautifully mirrors the intense color play above.
Slavik showcases a masterful command of the pastel medium, utilizing rich, layered textures and expressive strokes to capture the soft, tactile quality of the clouds and terrain. The piece is defined by its breathtaking, high-contrast palette; the rugged face of the mountain erupts in radiant pinks, corals, and golden ambers, contrasting sharply against the cool, deep plum and charcoal shadows of the surrounding ridges. Above, a moody, dark storm sky is broken up by rolling clouds catching the same brilliant twilight hue. In the foreground, loose, gestural grasses line the lake bank, framing a glassy water surface alive with the shimmering, multi-colored reflections of the peak. It is an immersive and deeply moving landscape study that captures the raw, energetic beauty of Colorado's alpine wilderness.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
- Medium: Pastel on paper
- Artist: Jim Slavik (Lakewood, CO)
- Framing: Please contact the gallery for framing options.
- Style: Contemporary Impressionism / Colorado Landscape