Painted entirely from life in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains in 2026, this original plein air oil painting captures a dramatic moment as heavy storm clouds gather above the mountain peaks.
The contrast between the deep blue mountains, cool gray clouds, and a narrow opening of turquoise sky creates a powerful sense of atmosphere. I was particularly drawn to the movement of the clouds and the subtle shifts of light before the approaching storm.
Expressive, textured brushstrokes preserve the energy of this changing mountain landscape and the immediacy of painting outdoors directly from nature.
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