About the piece: “I love the deep contrasts you get when the sun falls below a mountain,” explained artist Kevin Schwarting. “It’s rich in color and form. The earth and sky are two separate beings, each with different roles but together they create a balance.”

About the artist: Kevin Schwarting grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and spent ten years in Montana before moving to Bend in the spring of 2010. He began drawing and sketching as a child, initially fascinated by charcoal until colors took him into another realm. Pastels, oils, and acrylics are his favorite medium, and winter landscapes are his favorite muse. See his work at www.coldmountainart.com