This painting breaks every mold: big palm trees instead of happy little trees, breaking waves instead of mighty mountains, and a dramatic colorful sky devoid of any fluffy old clouds.
Teaching his viewers how to paint a beautiful evening sky using different colors of clouds is just one of the reasons that make this painting one of the most painted ones.
When you’re thinking ‘The Joy Of Painting’ you’re thinking of big mountains, colorful bushes, dark trees, and fluffy clouds. ‘Mountain Summit’ has it all.
While most of the painting is a pretty basic winter scene the northern lights make this one of the most beloved – and most painted – episodes of them all.