“STILLNESS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY” by Clint Howard

Byers Peak rises through shifting clouds near Winter Park, its snow-draped ridges catching the faintest light as day fades over the Colorado mountains. The painting balances cool twilight tones with soft warmth along the summits, capturing that brief, elusive glow between calm and storm. In the foreground, a shadowed valley opens toward the distant light, suggesting not only depth of place but also a sense of quiet endurance. This piece reflects the pull of high country solitude, the meeting of strength and stillness that defines the mountain landscape. The loose, textured strokes invite the viewer to feel the thin air, the hush between wind gusts, and the moment the light breaks through after hours of gray.