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OVER THE GREAT DIVIDE

The title of my new piece is "Over The Great Divide." For those who don't know, the Continental or the "Great Divide" in the Americas is the line that divides the flow of water between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Rain or snow that drains on the east side of the Continental Divide flows toward the Atlantic Ocean while precipitation on the west side drains and flows toward the Pacific Ocean. The continental divide runs from northwestern Canada along the crest of the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico. Then, it follows the crest of Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental. In South America, the Continental Divide lies along the Andes.

The "Great Divide" runs from the north though the center of Yellowstone National Park and right atop these massive mountains that I have behind Sheldon and his horse. The "Tetons" were named by the early French fur traders that thought when they first saw them that they reminded them of womens' breasts! Thus the name, "Grand Tetons!" The Tetons rise 13,770 feet above sea level from the valley floor which is already 6,530 feet above sea level.

The piece is traditional oils on "museum-grade" Masonite and the size is 18" x 24".

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Delia Pacheco 01 Jul 2010

wow this is Amazing! how did I miss this before?

kathleen thompson 01 May 2010

Your work is so outstanding!! The textures and character of your pieces amazes me, whether pencil or oil, you just master it:)

J. P. 09 Mar 2010

Another fabulous piece.

MJ Mitchell 31 Oct 2009

Stirs my soul for how they survived in the 1800's and viewing your work, I just fall in love with it. The detail is incredible - looks like a pic almost....gorgeous work of art!

Kirby 29 Aug 2009

My first thought was Mad Jack and Ole number Seven, till I read on, a great piece! well done!!