2023
Artist Comments
"This artwork is inspired by a vista I saw while on a camping trip to the Allegany Mountains," says artist David Thelen. The verdant trees bask in the sun's warm glow, creating a gentle shade over the lush meadow. The clear sky adds a serenity to the picturesque painting, enhancing the soft hues of the foliage.
About the Artist
Artist David Thelen was born in Western New York and has been living and working in the Finger Lakes region of the area. His strong family ties to the Catskill area give him a broader perspective on his home. It comes as no surprise that his artwork reflects the daily life and landscapes he sees at home and through his travels across the state. David’s signature approach to the artwork is to paint the canvas solid black, and he paints in the negative space around the darkened areas. He creates his main subject by painting the space around it rather than painting the subject itself. David lives in an old farmhouse that he is slowly renovating one room at a time, so most of his time is shared between painting, renovating, and maintaining.
Words that describe this painting: trees, vista, sunshine, Allegany, oilpaint, nature, impressionism, woods, shadow, impressionism, nature, oil painting, green
Aperture
David Thelen
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
30 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 3 oz.
David Thelen was born in Western New York and has been living and working in the Finger Lakes region of the area. His strong family ties to the Catskill area give him a broader perspective on his home. It comes as no surprise that his artwork reflects the daily life and landscapes he sees at home and through his travels across the state. Thelen’s signature approach to the artwork is to paint the canvas solid black, and he paints in the negative space around the darkened areas. He creates his main subject by painting the space around it rather than painting the subject itself. Thelen lives in an old farmhouse that he is slowly renovating one room at a time, so most of his time is shared between painting, renovating and maintaining.
Vista, Oil Painting
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Artist Comments
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Oil
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Artist Comments
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Oil
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Artist Comments
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Oil
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Artist Comments
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Oil
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Oil
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Artist Comments
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Canvas, Oil
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Original oil painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.
Oil
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Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist in the lower right corner.
Oil
