Rick Stevens of Roanoke, works steadily on his canvas to reproduce the full spectrum of brilliant colors that have blanketed the valley recently. The fall leaves in Southwest VA have peaked but valley residents can still enjoy some breathtaking views from the ridges and mountaintops that ring Roanoke. As color display goes, most observers have deemed it to be a “very good year” owing largely to rains and temperatures that arrived at just the right time. Leaf pigment, the physics of light, weather conditions, plant species, and geography all play important roles in the colors of autumn and when all those factors come together perfectly, there’s no better place to paint (or be!) than Roanoke.
This is a beautiful scene. Rick is a wonderful artist.
Mr. Stevens is one of my favorite contemporary artists. I have two of his pieces hanging in my home. I’m certain his painting will do great homage to the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains.