Rio’s Run
Size: 8” W x 36” H
Heather Mehra-Pedersen – Palette Knife Artist
SOLD: $8,600
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Crafted as a heartfelt birthday gift for my daughter Rio’s 28th celebration, I drew inspiration from an image I found on her Instagram feed. A true force in the realm of high-performance athletics, Rio is proudly sponsored by the independent French Freeski brand, Black Crowes, rooted in the picturesque Chamonix, France. With unwavering determination, she conquers mountains daily, ascending to triumphantly ski down the majestic slopes that stand before her. The visual interplay of her vibrant pink jacket against the muted expanse of snow and towering trees was a sight I had to capture on a slender and tall canvas – an artful portrayal that cleverly emphasizes scale and perspective.
Delving into the process, I reveled in painting the textured aspen and birch trees that form the landscape. My palette strokes played with negative space to conjure a sense of depth. In this monochromatic terrain of serene blues and earthy browns, Rio is donned in her iconic pink ski suit pictured in the foreground. Her diminutive figure acts as a vibrant focal point. If you take a moment to observe closely, you’ll spot Baldy Mountain gracing the backdrop – a reminder of her daily climbing regimen, a ritual that shuns chairlifts in favor of her own strength.
This canvas is not just a piece of art but a tribute to Rio’s unyielding spirit and her journey of conquest, one where she leaves trails of dedication with every skin up the mountain.
Heather Mehra-Pedersen – Artist
| Print Dimensions | Original size Rolled, Original size Stretched, Original size Stretched & hand-embellished, Double-size Rolled, Double-size Stretched, Double-size Stretched & hand-embellished, Half-size Rolled, Half-size Stretched, Half-size Stretched & hand-embellished |
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