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Methow Valley Sky and Grasses

A broad grassy valley runs between two rolling hillsides covered in green and golden-tan grass. Distant mountains sit under a big sky of white and grey cumulus clouds with patches of blue. A single small tree stands near the center of the valley floor in the distance.

This piece offers the specific visual relief of a wide-open sky and dry, golden grasses that many Pacific Northwest landscapes lack. It is distinctive because it captures the 'big sky' feeling of the Methow Valley in late summer or early autumn, providing a sense of spaciousness and calm rather than dense forest or dramatic storm clouds. For a buyer with a large blank wall, this horizontal composition provides a grounding horizon line that anchors the room without overwhelming it.

Artwork by Omaste Witkowski