In my landscapes, I portray scenes that are rugged, somewhat untamed, yet pastoral in aspect. My paintings evoke a feeling of man’s footprint upon the land being grown over by encroaching brush and wildlife. Drawing inspiration from the Southeastern region of Minnesota , I bring to my work feelings of wonder and awe at the grandeur of seemingly mundane rural surroundings of cornfields, pastures, streams. My paintings are inspired by the bluffs and coulees carved out by the wind, rain, and time of the Driftless Zone. Through the mediums of oil and pastel, my goal is to transport the viewer to the luminosity of the skies, the radiance of the trees, and the sparkling light dancing on rushing waters. My paintings appeal to that part of each us held hostage by the compelling beauty of the land.
Contact Information:
Email: lewwoolner@yahoo.com
