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Charlie Barr - "Crater Lake"

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Artist: Charlie Barr
Title: Crater Lake
Medium: Acrylic on cement
Dimensions: 24"h x 18"w

"Crater Lake" is a painting featuring a dominant, twisted tree. This tree appears weathered, with a substantial trunk that contorts as it reaches upward, boasting a dense canopy of dark green foliage, highlighted with touches of yellow. The background provides a stark contrast to the intricate details of the trees, composed of a relatively calm blue body of water. Above this, the sky is mostly obscured by the rich texture of the painting's cement surface, which is a mottled blend of whites and grays with specks of red that seem to be scattered across the canvas, injecting a dynamic element into the otherwise serene landscape. Further, the subtle traces of red energize the composition and echo the vitality found throughout the natural scene.