There is a River

This naturalistic landscape painting captures the City of Edmonton skyline, set against the vast western sky. The expansive River Valley is spread out across the middle ground, with the river reflecting the sky in the foreground. The subtle tones of the winter landscape – a sight typical of this Northern city – showcase the sky as the grand subject, emphasized by its reflection in the river. According to the artist, the intention was not to paint a description of the city and its valley, but rather to try and capture the characteristic feeling of the downtown strung out along the horizon under the great expansive sky.