Image size 95cm x 145cm (framed size 115cm x 165cm)
Watercolour on Paper
£7,500

This is about the  exhilaration of a climb, the isolation, the achievement, the wind and the fortunes of the changing weather. I have always enjoyed climbing and painting mountains and I firmly believe that a mountain is at its best in winter, preferably with a good sprinkle of snow on it. This brings out the shape; the spine, the bones of the subject.  I can then see how it lies, how it’s formed and to a degree that is what Highlands is all about. For original landscape of a Highland snow scene click here.

This painting has another unusual aspect to it in that it is painted from an elevated perspective, creating a stronger sense of involvement. It is a privilege to be in this elevated position with the mountain side giving away its extended views.  Due to the lie of the snow we have a clear sense of North and South and once again the geography of the landscape is crucial and hints to an ancient past aside from the highland sheep; it is a landscape that could be rooted in prehistory.

For more information about this original landscape painting or to purchase it feel free to email me at info@mjforster.com