Introduction

Nature's Happiness

Location: Highland,California

Gallery owner: Samantha Sanchez

Types of Work:

Watercolor paintings

Acrylic paintings

photopraphs

new aged photography

oil paintings

Exhibition Introduction

Happiness Through Nature

Artists

Marc Adamus
Camille Pissarro
Miles Morgan
Peter Lik
Thomas Moran
Ivan Aivazovsky
Marc Meunch
David Miller
Claude Monet
Francisco Hernandez


"Happiness Through Nature" aims to put its viewers in a happier, joyful mood throughout the experience. My pieces I have selected all catch a glimpse into nature and the happiness that is just waiting to be discovered there. Some of the pieces I have chosen are easy to see the joy within it, and some, you have to dig a little deeper to see the happiness hidden. My pieces are all connected, not only because they display nature, but because nature is such a beautiful thing in itself that no one can take away. That is why nature is and always will be a joyful thing to celebrate. I took a lot of time and extensive research to find artists and their pieces, that I felt connected to my theme and the idea behind this exhibition. All of the artists I chose, displayed a love and respect for nature and effectively showed that through their pieces.

Shades of Morning

Shades of Morning by Marc Adamus

Media: Photography

Dimensions: 16” x 24”

Created: 2006

·        Marc Adamus is a new aged photographer that specializes in landscape photography. He focuses on the moods seen throughout nature and effectively shows that through his work. Marc is most known for his ability to capture rare lighting and changes in the atmosphere.

·        “You can sense his love of nature and the wilderness, as he expresses it, his creativity in the implementation of his emotions, his passion and feelings; all this is reflected in his image.” – Jeffrey A.

·        Shades of Morning was taken in the Great Basin region in the Western United States. Marc wanted to capture a truly amazing photo during his stay there. The Great Basin was the best place because of its combination of open landscape and mountain ranges. This photo is one of Marc’s most popular and best selling photographs in his recent collection, partly due to the fact that it is one of the last places around that area that has remained untouched by man.

·        This photograph by Marc Adamus connects to my theme of finding happiness within nature because it’s hard not to feel a rise in your spirit when you gaze at this beautiful photograph. This piece belongs in this exhibition because the flowers and the combination of bright colors truly shows nature’s raw beauty, and that alone brings so much joy.

Sunset at Eragny

Sunset at Eragny by Camille Pissarro

Media: Oil Painting

Dimension: 2’2” x 2’8”

Created: 1890

• Camille Pissarro was born in July of 1830. In his later years, he became a well known Danish-French oil painter. He is the only artist to have shown his work at all eight Paris Impressionist exhibitions. He also helped establish a society of fifteen aspiring artists and became the leader of the society, helping lead the way to key future artists.

• “It only by drawing often, drawing everything, drawing incessantly, that one fine day you discover to your surprise that you have rendered something in its true character.” – Pissarro

• This painting was created while on a trip through France during the spring. Pissarro intended to capture the beauty within the silence of the middle of the day.

• Sunset at Eragny is a special piece to me. I feel that I am happiest at the end of my day when I can go outside and see the sun setting. The sunset gives a feeling of closure and excitement for a new awakening day. 

The Blue Lagoon by Miles Morgan

Media: Photography

Dimensions: 26” x 34”

Created: October 23^rd, 2009

• Miles Morgan is a Portland, Oregon native. His father, Hank Morgan, introduced him to the world of photography at a young age. It wasn’t until April of 2009, that Miles found his love for landscape photography. He uses some Photoshop tricks and blending of exposures to add his own flare to his photos he captures.

• “An image I caught on my trip that I hope you will enjoy with me.” – Miles Morgan

• The Blue Lagoon was captured during a trip that Miles took throughout Iceland with some friends. This was one of the last shots that he took while on his stay there. This is among Miles’ most well known and highest selling photo.

• I chose this photograph, not only for its breathtaking beauty, but it evokes a sense of calmness and serenity that in turn evokes happiness. This happiness is purely caused by nature and its beauty. Sometimes being in nature and gazing at its splendor can give a sense of happiness and joy, which essentially fits into my theme and thought process behind this exhibition.

Whispering Winds of Change

Whispering Winds of Change by Peter Lik

Media: Photograph

Dimensions: 45 x 40 in.

Created: late 2005

• Peter Lik is a self taught fine art landscape photographer. Lik was born in Melbourne, but didn’t fine tune his photography skills until visiting the United States. On this trip, he discovered panoramic capabilities. His career took off from that moment. Since then, he has traveled the world in hopes to capture some of the most majestic sight seeing locations.

• “In late 2005, I visited Canyonlands National Park in Utah and captured this photograph- Whispering Winds of Change” – Peter Lik

• This majestic photo was captured during a road trip through Utah. Peter had no intentions of stopping here but decided to take a different route to do some sight seeing and discover what was on the other side. He was surprised to see how beautiful this landscape was, and it has become one of his highest selling pieces from his collection.

• This piece by Peter Lik is truly breathtaking and makes you stop and gaze at it. I chose this piece, not only because of its beauty within nature. I chose it because sometimes we need to all stop for a moment within our busy lives and see the beauty in what is right in front of us. 

Castle Geyser, Fire Hole Basin

Castle Geyser, Fire Hole Basin  by Thomas Moran

Media: Watercolor

Dimensions: 20x 26 in.

Created: 1874

• Thomas Moran was born in Bolton, England in February of 1837. He attended the Hudson River School in New York. This is where his artistic abilities really came to be. Landing a job as a chief illustrator for Scribner’s Monthly, launched his art career to a new level or prestige. He is remembered for being one of the premier painters of the American West.

• “Moran’s painting’s revealed the scale and splendor of the beautiful Yellowstone region more than written or oral descriptions.” – W.W

• The watercolor painting of the Castle Geyser in the Fire Hole Basin in Wyoming, is a landmark in the United States. Partly, due to Thomas Moran’s famous painting. Back in the 1800’s when this painting was created, not many people had the opportunity to discover this breathtaking location. It features natural geysers and water holes that were a rarity and a sight to see. Some didn’t come to believe that were even real until discovering this painting.

• Thomas Moran’s piece connects to my theme of happiness within nature, because when this painting was created, not many had laid eyes on this beautiful creation by nature. I have had the chance to see this particular place in person and have discovered the joy in seeing it first hand. It is remarkable to see the natural beauty in nature and how truly amazing it is. This alone, brings a happiness all its own.