June in Ohio, oil on canvas 31"x41"x2", 2022 (sold) print earthy tones anchor the composition

earthy tones anchor the composition

"Yellow Orange and Brown"  Kevin Liang  2020

and subtle greens to portray a field of tall grass

make the picture furrowed like earth

I return to it over and over again

June in Ohio, oil on canvas 31"x41"x2", 2022 (sold) print earthy tones anchor the compositionOriginal oil on canvas with frame size 31"x41"x2". After fresh rain in bare mountain, Summer permeates afternoon air. For years, while exhibiting my arts in the Boston Mills Art Festival in Ohio, I have painted many paintings around that area, especially the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. On one especially clear day, I was struck by the intense light green trees against the orange yellow grasses and light purple sky. The dramatic color contrast of