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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Hallett Peak

Hallett Peak by Scott Ruthven
20"x16" Oil on canvas

This majestic peak climbs to 12,713 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park.  The view I've painted is just above Dream Lake.  Hallett Peak sits right on the Continental Divide and really is breathtaking.

I'd love your feedback and thanks for the "Likes"





13 comments:

  1. Fay TerryJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Magnificent painting, Scott! So strong and powerful and yet it has a beautiful softness, too.

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    1. Scott RuthvenJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      Thanks so much Fay. Congrats on your 30/30 paintings, you've done some nice work!

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  2. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    This is an outstanding painting. I know where it is and love the way you captured the atmospheric distance.
    I enjoyed looking at your blog and am now a follower!

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  3. Keith TilleyFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    I like the composition; that vertical tree contrasts nicely with the mountain sweeping down from the left.

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    1. Scott RuthvenFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you Keith! I wanted to contrast the majesty of the mountain and the tree.

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  4. Karen BoeFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I agree with Keith. And I think Dream Lake is aptly named - what a beautiful parking spot for an easel!

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    1. Scott RuthvenFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      Thanks Karen, painting up there can be tricky...a) so many things to paint b) the sun moves very fast and is blocked by the mountains early.

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  5. Jimmie BartlettFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful landscape painting. I love the atmosphere of this work.

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    1. Scott RuthvenFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      Thanks Jimmie. The atmosphere it the theme...it is so incredibly beautiful in person.

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  6. SusanSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Magestic while capturing the interplay of light that creates a certain softness. Powerful composition. Scott.

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  7. SusanSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Majestic and dramatic yet the interplay of light allows a level of softness. Beautifully painted and great composition.

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  8. Corinne MurphySeptember 3, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    A truly incredible painting Scott. Fabulous feel to the atmosphere, lighting, distance......all of it! Just wonderful.

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