Landscapes from 2017 through 2018
Stephen Jatho
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Title: Sage and Chaparral; Uinta Foothill
Media: Acrylics on canvas
Dimensions: 39+1/2" W x 31+1/2" H
Dated: October 2017
Price: $1500.00
About: A high plateau punctuated by foothills and long ridges lies between the Wasatch Range and the Uintas in Utah. The foothill elevations start around 6000 ft and can reach ~ 7500 ft. The sparse, low vegetation is dominated by Sagebrush, Rabbitbrush a.k.a. Chamisa, bunch grasses, Utah Juniper, Utah Serviceberry, Pinon Pine, and, Gambel Oak. Few trees grow above 20 ft. out here.
Title: Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista, CO
Media: Acrylics on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 30" H
Dated: Summer 2017
Price: $1500.00
About: A view from Buena Vista across its valley towards the mountains and foothills that frame the entrance to Cottonwood Pass. The Pass is a popular Summer entrance to the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area. The Pass is closed from late Fall to late Spring. This painting was started in July 2017 which was a Summer with abundant rain.
Title: Breckenridge in August
Media: Acrylics on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: August 2017
Price: $1200.00
About: Breckenridge Ski Area as viewed from a high ridge above the town and the Blue River valley. Left to right (South to North), Peak 10, Peak 9, and Peak 8 are shown. The Ski Area also includes Peaks 7 and 6. All Peaks are part of the Ten Mile Range.
Title: Mount Princeton in May
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 47 1/4" W x 31 1/2" H
Dated: May 2017
Price: $2000.00
About: Mount Princeton is a Colorado 14'er with an elevation of 14,204 ft. The snowpack that covers Mount Princeton and its neighbors slowly melts to fill springs, creeks, and rivers that eventually drain into the Arkansas River.
Title: July Snowfields on Mount Princeton
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 48" W x 30" H
Dated: Summer 2017
Price: $2000.00
About: The massif of Mount Princeton dominates the western side of Buena Vista and its valley. The Collegiate Peaks area part of the Sawatch Range in central Colorado. The Collegiate Peaks were named for prominent universities after the US Civil War. They include; Mount Princeton, Mount Harvard, Mount Oxford, Mount Columbia, and, Mount Yale. All peaks are over 14,000 ft. elevation.
Title: Breckenridge in August
Media: Acrylics on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: August 2017
Price: $1200.00
About: Breckenridge Ski Area as viewed from a high ridge above the town and the Blue River valley. Left to right (South to North), Peak 10, Peak 9, and Peak 8 are shown. The Ski Area also includes Peaks 7 and 6. All Peaks are part of the Ten Mile Range.
Title: Mount Princeton in May
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 47 1/4" W x 31 1/2" H
Dated: May 2017
Price: $2000.00
About: Mount Princeton is a Colorado 14'er with an elevation of 14,204 ft. The snowpack that covers Mount Princeton and its neighbors slowly melts to fill springs, creeks, and rivers that eventually drain into the Arkansas River.
Title: July Snowfields on Mount Princeton
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 48" W x 30" H
Dated: Summer 2017
Price: $2000.00
About: The massif of Mount Princeton dominates the western side of Buena Vista and its valley. The Collegiate Peaks area part of the Sawatch Range in central Colorado. The Collegiate Peaks were named for prominent universities after the US Civil War. They include; Mount Princeton, Mount Harvard, Mount Oxford, Mount Columbia, and, Mount Yale. All peaks are over 14,000 ft. elevation.
Title: Foothills of the Collegiate Peaks
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: September 2018
Price: $1000.00
About: As viewed south of Buena Vista. The Collegiate Peaks area is over 580 square miles.
Title: Mount Antero July
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 32" W x 25 1/2" H
Dated: Summer 2017
Price: $1000.00
About: Viewed from south of Buena Vista, Mount Antero appears like a caldera split open on its north face. The Chalk Cliffs are also pictured at Antero's base. Mount Antero is another of Colorado's 14'ers with an elevation of 14,276 ft. It is the southern neighbor of Mount Princeton.
Title: Early October Snow on Mount Ouray and Mount Chipeta
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: October 2017
Price: $1000.00
About: In the valley south of Buena Vista it is still Fall while the mountains are already experiencing Winter. I was struck by the contrast in seasons and colors. Both Mounts Ouray and Chipeta are in southern end of the Sawatch Range. Mount Ouray (13,961 ft.) is named in honor of Ute Chief Ouray. Mount Chipeta (13,472 ft.) is named for his 2nd wife. Both peaks are just over 1 mile apart.
Title: After Evening Thundershowers; near Fremont Pass
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 30" H
Dated: Summer 2017
Price: $2000.00
About: The contrasts between light and dark in the mountain scenery during late afternoon and evening can be striking.
Title: The Intruder
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" W x 30" H
Dated: March 2018
Price: $500.00
About: The title is ambiguous as the Intruder could be the skier or it could be the spruce in the midst of Aspen. I intended the spruce to be the Intruder. There is a constant battle for turf going on that we call "plant succession". If ground is cleared, the Aspen grove will return. As the Aspen grove matures they create a cool canopy enabling the spruce and fir to begin to move in. Over the years the spruce and fir will eventually crowd out the Aspen. Forest fires restart the succession process.
Title: Look Back Toward the Saddle
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" W x 30" H
Dated: March 2018
In a Private Collection
About: A common feature in mountain ranges is a "saddle" where a long ridgeline connects two peaks.
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 30" H
Dated: Summer 2017
Price: $2000.00
About: The contrasts between light and dark in the mountain scenery during late afternoon and evening can be striking.
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Title: The Intruder
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" W x 30" H
Dated: March 2018
Price: $500.00
About: The title is ambiguous as the Intruder could be the skier or it could be the spruce in the midst of Aspen. I intended the spruce to be the Intruder. There is a constant battle for turf going on that we call "plant succession". If ground is cleared, the Aspen grove will return. As the Aspen grove matures they create a cool canopy enabling the spruce and fir to begin to move in. Over the years the spruce and fir will eventually crowd out the Aspen. Forest fires restart the succession process.
Title: Look Back Toward the Saddle
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" W x 30" H
Dated: March 2018
In a Private Collection
About: A common feature in mountain ranges is a "saddle" where a long ridgeline connects two peaks.
Title: Morning Above Wolf Creek Pass; Uintas
Media: Acrylics on canvas
Dimensions: 36" W x 26" H
Dated: 2016 - 17
In a Private Collection
About: The Uintas are a large mountain range located East of the Wasatch Mountains. The Uintas run East to West and span the Utah and Wyoming borders. Wolf Creek Pass is ~ 9400 ft. in elevation. To the north of the Pass is a high ridgeline where I was hiking. The season is Spring and large snowfields remain. Their persistence is influenced by the depth of the season's snowpack, elevation, aspects facing north, and/or wind accumulation along high ridges.
Title: Sunrise
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" W x 30" H
Dated: March 2018
In a Private Collection
About: Sunrise and sunset can throw dramatic color changes on the snowpack.
Title: Spring Snowfields; Chubb Park, CO.
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: April 2018
Price: $1000.00
About: Chubb Park is a "Flat" or extensive mountain meadow that is still used for summer livestock grazing. Its elevation runs just over 9000 ft. This view looks West across a section of the Chubb Park Ranch State Wildlife Area. It is located off of US 285 between Buena Vista and Antero Junction.
Title: Taos Mountain from across the Rim
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: October 2018
Price: $1000.00
About: The Taos Mountain massif viewed looking East from the West Rim of the Rio Grande Gorge.
Title: Taos Mountain in Fall
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: Fall 2017
Price: $1000.00
About: Looking northward from south of Ranchos de Taos. The drainages are hinted at by the golden leaves of Cottonwood and Willow trees.
Dimensions: 36" W x 26" H
Dated: 2016 - 17
In a Private Collection
About: The Uintas are a large mountain range located East of the Wasatch Mountains. The Uintas run East to West and span the Utah and Wyoming borders. Wolf Creek Pass is ~ 9400 ft. in elevation. To the north of the Pass is a high ridgeline where I was hiking. The season is Spring and large snowfields remain. Their persistence is influenced by the depth of the season's snowpack, elevation, aspects facing north, and/or wind accumulation along high ridges.
Title: Sunrise
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" W x 30" H
Dated: March 2018
In a Private Collection
About: Sunrise and sunset can throw dramatic color changes on the snowpack.
Title: Spring Snowfields; Chubb Park, CO.
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: April 2018
Price: $1000.00
About: Chubb Park is a "Flat" or extensive mountain meadow that is still used for summer livestock grazing. Its elevation runs just over 9000 ft. This view looks West across a section of the Chubb Park Ranch State Wildlife Area. It is located off of US 285 between Buena Vista and Antero Junction.
Title: Taos Mountain from across the Rim
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: October 2018
Price: $1000.00
About: The Taos Mountain massif viewed looking East from the West Rim of the Rio Grande Gorge.
Title: Taos Mountain in Fall
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 40" W x 20" H
Dated: Fall 2017
Price: $1000.00
About: Looking northward from south of Ranchos de Taos. The drainages are hinted at by the golden leaves of Cottonwood and Willow trees.
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News Around Town:
"TAOS is ART " Banner Competition 2020 Winner.
LINK: https://jatho-recent-works.blogspot.com/2020/07/news-news-news-news-news-news-news-news.html
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To see additional work:
Painting in Northern New Mexico; 2019 -2020
LINK: https://jatho-recent-works.blogspot.com/2020/07/painting-in-northern-new-mexico-2019.html
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