Artist's Notes: Titled "High Plains Drifter," this large acrylic painting on art paper channels the dramatic essence of the film's opening and closing scenes. The fiery orange foreground, evocative of a sunlit desert or scorched terrain, contrasts with the pastel-streaked, ethereal sky. Swirling textures and dynamic color transitions suggest movement and foreboding, blending abstraction with cinematic inspiration. Interestingly, the painting also resonated with its owner, reminding her of the vivid sunsets in southwest West Virginia. The abstract expressionist style, with its bold textures and striking contrasts, evokes mood and atmosphere. The intense, fiery tones of the foreground paired with the luminous, soft sky reflect both the stark beauty of high plains landscapes and the warm, radiant sunsets of Appalachia, adding a personal connection to its evocative imagery.
*Details: Creation Date: September 2023
Copyright: 2023 JFBlaisJr. / Aka: the artist BLAZE.
Acrylic paint and other media on heavy weight (140lb. / 300gsm / 18pt.) acid-free poster board / paper prepped with gesso, sealed with an isolation coat and gloss varnish.
Artwork mounted on acid-free foam core board.
Artwork Size (h w d): 47.5 x 36 x 0.1875 in.
Mounted on a handmade cradle frame painted black.
Includes signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Artwork delivered via UPS ™ from Richmond, Virginia USA
© All rights reserved worldwide. Artist's Resale Royalty Right ("Droit de Suite") declared and asserted in perpetuity.
- Subject Matter: Abstracted landscape sunset.
- Current Location: Art Buyer