Backcountry Heaven (Douglas Island - Juneau, Alaska)

Winter is on the way! A neighbor who does lots of adventures

sent photos of a wintertime ski trip on Douglas Island (my home).

I asked permission to try to make a painting from one or a combination

of his photos, and he gave the A-Ok.

The following are shots of the painting's progression.

My sketch of the scene. It was a combination of a couple of his photos.

Transferring it to my surface with charcoal ... I don't think I set it with alcohol this time.

I just began painting.

Backcountry Heaven  ©TGRobus    oil on board      12.5 x 16.5 inches

Matt had made a support and a frame ages ago, so I just had to prepare the surface and he glued it all together, I painted the reveal and the frame black. 

So, it is a wood panel mounted on wood panel in a floater-style frame!

Here is the back.

I enjoyed painting this. 

When you look at it, I want you to feel as if you can imagine skiing 

the snowy mountains of the backcountry in winter. I haven't been 

in this particular place, but have been skiing in similar

Alaskan snowscapes. I hope I captured the

feeling of awe and joy when you are out

in the quiet of the winter land.

As we enter from autumn to winter, I hope everyone continues to be safe 

and stay healthy and active ...

... and do things that make you happy.

Thank you for checking this blogpost ... I really appreciate it!

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