Artist: Shalece Fiack
Title: Country Road
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 30"h x 30"w
"Country Road" captures a vast, open landscape showing a long, straight road vanishing into the distance. The road's lines guide the viewer's eye towards the horizon. A series of telegraph poles line the road on the right side, reinforcing the perspective and leading the eyes farther away. The skies above are dramatic and cloudy, with shades of dark blue and grey. There are subtle hints of pink and lighter blue breaking through the clouds, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise cool color palette of the sky. The artwork utilizes painterly brushstrokes, blending the colors directly on the canvas and creating a textured sky that complements the rendering of the road. The artist's use of atmospheric perspective can be observed, with the details of the landscape becoming hazier and less distinct as they recede into the distance. This piece captures a mood of solitude and the vastness of open spaces in a natural setting.