Mr. F and I have settled into our new spot for the next three months– Idaho Falls, Idaho. While it’s a huge change from living outside of San Francisco, you may be surprised at how excited we are to be here. The little town may not offer as much as we’ve had in Marin County, but we are less than two hours from Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons, which makes our little mountain loving hearts go pitter patter for sure!
Living in Northern California for the last year, we’ve found ourselves missing the impressive grandeur of tall, rocky peaks. Eastern Oregon artist James Lavadour captures the abstract grandeur of the mountainous landscapes we love so dearly.
We’ve talked to many people in our travels who feel a strong connection to the ocean, who feel the need to be near it always. The ocean has its undeniable beauty, for certain, but for us, it is in the mountains that our souls feel at home. To hike a ridge trail, looking out over endless peaks and valleys, to be above the clouds, watching birds soaring below and our spirits soaring with them. Lavadour’s paintings reveal in color and light that mysterious enchantment to be found among the mountains. I can’t wait to get out and feel their presence this weekend!
To see more of James Lavadour‘s work, please visit the website of his representing gallery, PDX Contemporary.
All images are via the PDX Contemporary website. Artist found via Liz Tran.
Elaine S.
August 26, 2015 at 2:30 PMArtsy –
I was astounded and so happy when I opened your email to see an artist whose work I am already familiar with! Almost all are new to me (which is great). Lavadour is amazing! His landscapes are large and stunning, and you must see them in person if possible. I believe he is a member of the Umatilla tribe near Pendleton, Oregon. His work is in public buildings there. OPB, local public TV station, did a nice piece on him in his studio. He works with the paint almost sculpturally. A quote – “A canvas is really just a place to hang paint.” And the color!
Another Native American artist you should check out is Rick Bartow.
Artsy Forager
August 28, 2015 at 1:45 PMLove that quote from Lavadour! I’ll have to track down the public broadcasting piece on him and try to see his work in person the next time we’re in OR. I’m actually familiar with Rick Bartow’s work– saw a few pieces in Froelick Gallery in Portland a few years ago!
Sandy Mars
August 27, 2015 at 12:12 PMBeautiful!