I had the fortunate opportunity to spend time on a beautiful 50 acre property in the Catskill Mountains, in order to do a painting I was commissioned for. The sunsets in this area are one of my favorite things to see, as they never disappoint. The patron I was working for wanted a view from one of the highest parts of her land which has a panoramic view of a part of the Catskill Mountains, the mountain range that she has come to love. It was an honor to be able to spend time there, soaking up this incredible landscape as I attempted to express my interpretation of her special view. ~Rita
Catskill Evening Sun, 11×14 oil pastel
New York North Fine Art 
Hey Rita – Beautiful greens and browns leading to your distant atmosphere and splendid sunset witnessed by the neighboring clouds. bet you had one happy client. – Tom
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Thanks Tom! Glad you like it. The sunsets really are spectacular there… very dramatic. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Its always appreciated. ~Rita
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Lucky you and what a lucky recipient. Such a lovely painting of a fantastic view.
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Thanks Susan! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment. ~Rita
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Rita it’s just beautiful! I’m sure they were thrilled!
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Thanks Cathy!! Good to see you here. Glad you like it! ~Rita
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Gorgeous, Rita!!!! Well done doesn’t begin to describe.
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Thanks so much Laura! Glad it made such an impression on you! ~Rita
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Wow Rita, that sky is amazing; that light shining through is so striking…I love it!
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Thanks Heather! Glad you noticed the light shining through… its much more evident in the painting than in the photo, and what really drew me to this particular scene. Ah mother nature! ~Rita
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Rita, this is fabulous. I just love the meandering path into the painting and the blending of the foreground colors. and the sunset! wow. I can only imagine how restful and rewarding it was to paint it.
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Thanks so much Rachel! It was a lot of fun to paint it and to spend time in such a beautiful spot. Thanks for stopping in and taking the time to comment. ~Rita
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Stunning!
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Thanks Carol! Glad you liked it! ~Rita
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I love the colours… they really speak to the time of year, when summer’s melting slowly into autumn.
Sigh! New York is such a beautiful state.
Congrats on a successfully completed commission 🙂
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Thanks Pauline! I appreciate your kind comments. ~Rita
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What a beautiful place to be and I love the depth in your painting and to experience a sunset in a different part of the world through your painting!
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Thanks Anna! Yes, it is wonderful to experience different parts of the world through paintings. I feel the same way when I look at your lovely work! :)Thanks for stopping by. ~Rita
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I would love to see this painting in person as I imagine the blue distant hills and gorgeous sunset drawing me in. It’s a lovely scene that I’m sure your client fell in love with. Fabulous work Rita, a very special place ~
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Thanks so much Mary! I am glad the distant hills and the sunset catch your eye…they were what made me fall in love with the scene. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Its always appreciated. ~Rita
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