Fine Art by Catherine LaPointe Vollmer

I find inspiration in plein air painting, the Adirondack Mountains, and my travels to US national parks. Trees are a favorite subject of mine. I attempt to push my paintings beyond simply depicting the landscape, in order to get to the heart of its character. I want to connect with this spirit and then, as truthfully as possible, communicate that connection to the viewer.
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Whether working from my reference photos or en plein air, I try to capture the freshness of a moment before the light changes. I am especially drawn to patterns of light and dark in nature because of the scarcity of the sun in my northern climate. For a few brief moments, the sun holds the power to transform the shape of my surroundings before disappearing again. I believe there is beauty in the humble and mundane, if you look at it in just the right light.