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“Recently I have been exploring trees as the focus of
the painting within a supportive landscape. They represent the vertical
thrust of energy as it reaches into the sky, bridging and anchoring
those two very different realms of solid earth and the atmospheric. The
tension between the vertical and horizontal elements is heightened and
emphasized in this series. The conceptual basis is consistent with my
earlier 'horizon' pieces as 'horizon' refers not only to the line at the
edge of the earth plane but also to a threshold where a shift or change
of state may occur.
No matter what aspect of the landscape is engaged, I
consistently use multiple points of perspective to allow the painting to
shift and change depending on where the viewer is standing. This
emphasizes different perceptions from every angle and adds impact as you
move farther away or up close to the surface. In combination with the
intensely saturated colors you are fully immersed in the experience of
the depicted scene.
I continue to explore a variety of settings including
mountain vistas, ocean horizons and open plains along with the new tree
series. This movement between settings constantly challenges my
sensibilities and increases the range of formal problems I encounter.
Like most artists, I am always looking for new ways to challenge my
perceptions and my skills and I am excited to be engaged in this
wonderful journey of discovery.” -- Barbara Rainforth
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Aspen Creek
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 48"
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Sentinel Falls
Oil on Canvas, 2005
40" x 30"
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Spring Hills
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 48"
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Spring Ocean
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 48"
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Greenwood
Oil on Canvas, 2005
60" x 48"
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Wild Rose Trail
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 48"
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Viridian Tides
Oil on Canvas, 2005
24" x 48"
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Sentient Grove I
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 36"
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Sentient Grove II
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 36"
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Looking Down, Amalfi Coast
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 60"
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Blue Wood
Oil on Canvas, 2005
48" x 72" (Diptych)
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Summer Horizon #5
Acrylic on Paper, 2004
20" x 24"
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Summer Horizon #6
Acrylic on Paper, 2004
20" x 24"
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Summer Horizon #7
Acrylic on Paper, 2004
20" x 24"
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Summer Horizon #8
Acrylic on Paper, 2004
20" x 24"
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Spring Forest
Oil on Canvas, 2004
40" x 90"
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November Horizon
Oil on Canvas, 2003
48" x 36"
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Autumn Horizon
Oil on Canvas, 2003
71½" x 47"
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December Horizon
Oil on Canvas, 2003
48" x 36"
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Earth Horizon 21
Oil on Canvas, 1999
36" x 48"
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Earth Horizon 12
Oil on Canvas, 1998
44¾" x 62¼"
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Earth Horizon 26
Oil on Canvas, 1999
36" x 48"
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Forest Light
Oil on Canvas, 2003
78" x 91"
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Deep Horizon
Oil on Canvas, 2002
48" x 30"
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Shadowlands
Oil on Canvas, 2002
40" x 52"
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Summer Horizon 1
Acrylic on Paper, 2003
20" x 24"
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Summer Horizon 2
Acrylic on Paper, 2003
20" x 24"
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Summer Horizon 3
Acrylic on Paper, 2003
20" x 24"
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Summer Horizon 4
Acrylic on Paper, 2003
20" x 24"
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Beach Horizon 2
Oil on Canvas, 2004
22" x 28"
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Beach Horizon 3
Oil on Canvas, 2004
22" x 28"
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Beach Horizon 10
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
20" x 30"
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Beach Horizon 11
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
20" x 30"
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Beach Horizon 12
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
16" x 20"
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Beach Horizon 13
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
16" x 20"
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Little Trees 7
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 8
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 9
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 10
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 12
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 13
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 16
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 17
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 18
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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Little Trees 19
Acrylic on Paper, 2005
8" x 10"
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