Sunset in North River Valley I

Pastel on Arches black cover stock, This pastel landscape captures a radiant sunset over the fields of Madison County, Iowa. Warm, glowing hues fill the sky as the sun slips behind a distant stand of trees, while a cool-toned grassy path leads the viewer’s eye through the open field toward the horizon. The painting explores the delicate balance of value and intensity—contrasting the brilliance of the sky with the quiet coolness of the land below. A study in light and atmosphere, this work celebrates the drama and beauty of Iowa’s rural landscapes at day’s end.