Rasar Park No. 2
1x3 foot Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas
Rasar Park No. 2 is a plein air landscape painting created at Rasar State Park in Skagit Valley, Washington. Situated along the Skagit River, the park offers a rich mix of forest, water, and native vegetation. This painting focuses on the layered textures, natural light, and immersive atmosphere that make Rasar Park a distinctive Pacific Northwest landscape.
A long three-day slog to find a place for this piece. At least five different parks visited across three days, with multiple hours spent hiking, contemplating, and considering. I knew what I was looking for, and it wasn’t at any of these places. It’s funny—you’d think the Washington landscape would be pretty similar, but traveling 30 minutes can feel like entering a different world. The decision to return to Rasar Park was the best decision I could have made.
While the majority of the park was wiped out by recent flooding, a small portion survived and provided the exact density of texture I was seeking. I chose this thinner 1 × 3-foot ratio to highlight the density and complexity of the plant life I’m representing. The colors, shapes, and composition were all influenced by the previous days spent searching for a location. I leaned heavily on opaque color and used a striking yellow hue to highlight the plant life and sunlight.
