Edge of the gathering sky | 36" x 48" Vertical The painting is a study

The painting is a study of subtle contrasts and harmonious transitions

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Marquis skillfully combines various mediums and techniques to bring forth the enchanting presence of the dragon

honouring the Canadian landscape through clarity of form and a painterly touch that rewards close viewing

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Edge of the gathering sky | 36" x 48" Vertical The painting is a studyAbout the Artwork Edge of the Gathering Sky is a 36" 48" oil painting on canvas by Richard Cole (b. 1968), presenting a wide Prairie landscape in which a canola field in full bloom stretches beneath an advancing storm sky. Cole positions the horizon low and level, stretching unbroken from edge to edge across the lower third of the composition. This placement grants the sky complete control over the picture plane. Above, the cloud formation is layered: