Mesazoic
Mesazoic
By Andrew Barker
Mesazoic is a deeply atmospheric, soulful, and visually intriguing 10x10in. watercolor painting on water media panel by artist Andrew Barker. This square landscape features the iconic, dramatically tilted rock formations of the Flatirons jutting out of lush, pine-covered foothills beneath an intense, textured grey sky. Playing on geological history and Western topography, the work beautifully merges raw ancient landscape with modern watercolor techniques, turning a classic Front Range vista into a complex and celebratory contemporary piece.
Barker displays an exceptional control of fluid media, blending soft wash textures with sharp, linear details to capture the ancient spirit of the terrain. The iconic sandstone slabs are rendered in warm ochre, sand, and deep plum shadow tones, rising sharply out of a dense forest painted in layered moss greens and deep olive hues. The sky overhead features a mottled, almost crackled granulating wash of charcoal and slate, creating a moody, primeval atmosphere. Housed in a natural wood floater frame, this piece is a compelling statement piece that effortlessly bridges traditional Western landscape subjects with modern, texture-driven watercolor execution.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 10x10in. (Panel), approximately 11x11in. (Framed)
- Medium: Watercolor on water media panel
- Artist: Andrew Barker
- Framing: Included, natural wood floater frame.
- Style: Contemporary Western Landscape / Modern Watercolor