Terra Cotta
Some days in the desert are crisp and vibrant, but this day reflects a dusty atmosphere, emphasizing the burnt reds and terra cotta colors of the mountains.
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Some days in the desert are crisp and vibrant, but this day reflects a dusty atmosphere, emphasizing the burnt reds and terra cotta colors of the mountains.
Little Rock native Kristen Hess has been taken captive by the rich colors and thick textures of oil paints since 2005. Her work combines the effect of light on her subjects with expressive brushstrokes, creating movement and depth in her pieces. Her representational style along with an extensive background in drawing come together with the atmospheric colors of the impressionists to create paintings that capture the emotion of the place or subject.