Alpenglow Dance on Roan Canvas a 9" x 12" gouache painting. This piece articulates the spectacle of Roan Mountain through bold, impressionistic strokes. The setting is a snow-kissed forest framed against a mountainous silhouette. Streaks of deep blues and purples define the mountain, offering a sense of grandeur and depth.

Above, the sky is alive—an energetic blend of oranges, pinks, and purples suggests the fleeting moments of dusk or dawn. The intense colors swirl and merge, capturing the transformative nature of such skies. Every stroke in this work is textured, infusing vitality and movement into the landscape.

Roan Mountain served as my muse here, its natural beauty immortalized by photographer Thomas Mabary and ever-inspiring Appalachian vistas. Unique to this creation is its base: Black Multimedia Paper. This choice enhances the vibrancy and contrast, allowing the hues to stand out dramatically against a dark backdrop.

This artwork embodies a spontaneous yet deliberate process, evocative of nature's own artistry—a dance of light and form caught between the veil of night and day.