Untitled 

Paul Ranson’s painting is a testament to the captivating allure of the forest, realized through the sensuous medium of oil on canvas. The rough canvas texture is visible beneath the layers of paint. The visible brushstrokes are not merely a means to an end, but a crucial part of the image. The very act of applying paint becomes performative, a dialogue between the artist and his chosen materials. The green of the trees and vegetation almost seem to vibrate, and the colors give life to the landscape. Ranson shows us the raw and untamed essence of the natural world. Ranson, through this painting, challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft, elevating the materiality of painting to a position of prominence, and allowing us to reflect on our relationship to nature and the ways in which we represent it.