Monumental Monsoon

Oh my gosh Jerry! I am so glad this showed up on my activity feed to enjoy. Everything about this is unbelievably amazing...my absolute new favorite. L F

This has always been stunner for me dear Jerry, as I am madly in love with cloudscapes in all their stages. The colors, the lighting, composition, and perspective are all MARVELoUS! I don't feel you have gotten carried away with the clouds in this, as you stated. I totally agree with what you shared in you description, "Summer storms in Monument Valley, Arizona, can be breathtakingly beautiful. The red rock monoliths and coral clouds combine to form a visual experience not soon forgotten." I love this! LF and FB Janet💕

Spectacular Jerry! I can feel the electricity!

now those are some clouds! what a beautiful, imaginative, and striking artwork this is, Jerry! Lots and lots of mood here, simply stunning!

Loads of mood and mystery here!!! SO MAGNIFICENT! I absolutely LOVE this!

Jerry this art work is like from some movie !!!! WOW !!! L/F

Must respond to your last reply: silly, rigid lady without an ounce of art discernment! I always taught my students that art rules are guidelines only. The two fundamental concepts in good composition are 1-Centre of Interest which attracts the mind and 2-Focal Point which attracts the eye. Sometimes there can be both major and minor (or subordinate) in each category. The focal point is usually emphasized through composition, colour, tonal values and leading lines, etc. The tallest monolith leads upwards towards your strongest contrast of values (the 2 central clouds surrounded by the deep blues) definitely a focal point, that's what initially caught my eye! The centre of interest would be a circle encompassing the 3 taller closest monoliths reaching through the stormy sky to those clouds which attracts my mind and tells me a story about the storm in Monument Valley! The outer edges of the painting contain less detail, colour and lower value contrast which takes me into the centre of the image to enjoy your magnificent portrayal of "Monumental Monsoon"!

Jerry this is a real eye catching composition, the form and warm glow of the clouds and monoliths combine to make a breathtaking combination! LF

And I'm just enjoying this VISION for the first time. Words are not enough for this beauty. I'm so glad Heather came back to see this one and brought it back around again ....trending!! Great work, Jerry. F/L+++

I feel bad dear Jerry, I was inactive on here for so long, now that I am back I get to discover the mind blowing beauty you create in so many different paintings ♥ The clouds are absolutely phenomenal, and I am smitten with those red rock monoliths ♥ F/L

Hi Jerry... I like your painting. Lovely work as always. Keep up the great ART...Cheers Bob fv

Amazing landscape - love how the clouds echo the monuments and how the rain storm breaks on the horizon beneath! Masterpiece! Wonderful painting Jerry!

great work Jerry :) ❤ L/F

So beautiful, Jerry.......I just love your unique style, and these clouds are glorious,as is all here.......compliments,vf......VIVA

This is very lovely Jerry

An incredible, all encompassing work of art Jerry...one can feel the storm moving in and the electricity in the air. We are about to experience a treat from nature...awesome painting Jerry.....gold l.v.f.

Wow, I can almost feel the storm coming! Great atmosphere.

Phenomenal work! Can almost hear the thunder...

This is a masterpiece Jerry.

This is starkly Terrestrial ... maybe even Extra ... ; Otherworldly, Jerry - I've stepped into a futuristic dream here :)))

Oh I love this piece Jerry~!! Fabulous!! L/F/G+

Ooooh..I love this...those clouds are so real looking..totally amazing work Jerry....like/fave Lisa

Love the surreal quality. Stunning!