Isabella Garaffa's "Golden Hour on Tom Blake" invites viewers to immerse themselves in the ethereal beauty of a fleeting moment captured on canvas. At 60x60 inches, this acrylic masterpiece encapsulates the transformative power of the late afternoon sun, infusing the scene with golden hues that dance like whispers of magic.

Garaffa's artistic vision is a contemporary ode to nature's splendor, blending realism with an imaginative twist. Inspired by the enchanting vistas of the Tom Blake trail in Snowmass, she translates her experiences as a mountain biker into a visual symphony of light and color.

  This work is absolutely mind-blowing in-person .If your in Aspen it is a MUST SEE...In-person

For her SOLO Show to Kick off 2024, ISABELLA Painted 15 Artworks in 54 days to fill the whole Gallery with her Creations. 

Aspens Local Media Embraced her with Newspaper, Television and Radio coverage her Show broke records and was massive successful..

With over 20 Works still currently available, it is still a must see if and when you are in Aspen this Spring 2024. 

The artist's journey began with a quest to encapsulate the essence of the golden hour, that ephemeral time when day gracefully yields to dusk. Drawing from years of exploration and countless photographs, Garaffa sought to distill the essence of this magical hour into a single canvas.

As one gazes upon "Golden Hour on Tom Blake," the shifting tones of sunlight through Aspen trees evoke a sense of wonder and tranquility. Garaffa's brushstrokes mirror the dynamic interplay between light and perspective, inviting viewers to journey alongside her through a landscape bathed in celestial radiance.

In this painting, happiness radiates from every stroke—a testament to Garaffa's deep connection to the natural world. Through her art, she invites us to share in the joy of discovery, reminding us of the profound beauty that surrounds us, if only we pause to see it.

"Golden Hour on TOM BLAKE”. 60x72

 acrylics on canvas 

"The gold hues of late afternoon sunlights took a whole new meaning when I came to the mountains and started exploring this very special hour of the day on my mountain bike. There is really nothing quite like Tom Blake trail here in Snowmass that displays it better. I have taken so many pictures of this peculiar moment throughout these years but never found the one that could really encompass all that it means to me; a day coming to its end in all the glorious tones of the streets in heaven. As you slide through the pictures you will see how the sun peeking through the Aspen changes it's tone. That is my effort to mimic in my painting what the sun does in real life: when you move and as you move, your perspective changes. And consequently the interpretation of the light through your eyes change as well. I wish so much everyone could see this in real life, just because it makes so happy. This is just happy, happy, happy painting"

ISABELLA GARAFFA

“Golden Hour on Tom Blake” 60x60

 Video of Isabella painting in Variant Light

In-person Presentation Video of Isabella painting

Video of Artwork Close to Far

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