Original artwork description:

“Lanterns of the Sierra Nevada” is a textured impasto oil painting inspired by the enchanted atmosphere of Yosemite National Park, particularly the quiet pine forests surrounding the Merced River at dawn.
In this 50 × 70 cm canvas, towering evergreens fade into distant, snow-brushed peaks reminiscent of Mount Dana and the Sierra Nevada range. The soft sunrise casts a pastel glow over the mountains, while the river reflects the cool forest light below.
Scattered through the landscape are ethereal white glowing orbs — subtle, otherworldly presences that hint at Yosemite’s long folklore of mysterious lights seen deep within the valley. They drift between the trees like ancient forest spirits, giving the scene a dreamlike, almost sacred stillness.
This painting blends nature’s grandeur with gentle mysticism, making it a captivating centerpiece for any space. Rich impasto textures add depth and dimension, inviting the viewer to step into a place where the natural and the magical subtly overlap.

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Materials used:

canvas, oil, brushes, palette knife

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