Napa Hills 2015

Terri Kelly Moyers’ oil painting, Napa Hills, captures a vineyard using a process of layering paint that feels both deliberate and spontaneous. The brushstrokes are visible, thick in some areas and thin in others, building up a tactile surface. Notice the way the light hits the leaves, with dabs of yellow and green creating a shimmering effect. It's a celebration of color, but the earth tones, browns and muted greens, ground the scene, providing a sense of depth and space. I'm drawn to the foreground, where the texture of the soil is captured with expressive strokes, building a real sense of place. Moyers reminds me a little of Wayne Thiebaud in her use of color to create a sense of depth and form. This painting is not just a representation of a landscape, but an invitation to experience it, to feel the sun on your skin and the earth beneath your feet. It's about being present, and in awe.