Valleys of Gold 2017

Rose Freymuth-Frazier made this landscape painting, ‘Valleys of Gold,’ with what looks like oil paint. The brushwork is loose and blended, creating this hazy, dreamlike atmosphere. I’m really drawn to the way the artist uses color here – it’s not just descriptive, it’s expressive. It's like the whole scene is bathed in this golden light, which is achieved through layers and layers of thin paint, scumbling and glazing. Look at the way the gold seeps into the water, how the reflections are created. It’s as if the artist started with warm tones and gradually added darker shades to build depth. It reminds me a bit of Turner, that same interest in capturing the sublime, overwhelming power of nature through color and light. Both artists embrace the idea that painting is more than just representation; it’s a way of creating a feeling, an experience. Art is this conversation that continues across time. It allows us to understand and experience art in our own ways.