Gohtan mountains 1914

Martiros Sarian made 'Gohtan Mountains' with oil paint, and you can tell he’s really pushing the color. It’s not just about what things look like, but how they feel. The marks are put down with confidence, not fussing over details, but making bold choices. It’s about the act of painting itself, a kind of joyful exploration. Look at that deep maroon shade in the foreground. It’s a color that feels both earthy and intense, setting off the lighter, sun-drenched yellows above. The paint isn't too thick, but you can see the brushstrokes, those little ridges and valleys that catch the light. The shadows are almost aggressive, slashing across the peaks, giving everything a dramatic edge. Sarian’s work reminds me of Milton Avery, in the way they both simplify landscapes into these blocks of pure, emotional color. Art’s not about copying nature, but about finding new ways to see, feel, and share what it's like to be alive.