David Thelen

The Green of Letchworth, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
"Letchworth State Park is one of my favorite places to draw inspiration from," says artist David Thelen. Towering trees take center stage in the composition. Their sturdy branches reach towards the sky and filter the sun, casting a tranquil shade on the ground. David captures the inviting ambiance nature offers to its visitors.

About the Artist
Artist David Thelen was born in Western New York and has been living and working in the Finger Lakes region of the area. His strong family ties to the Catskill area give him a broader perspective on his home. It comes as no surprise that his artwork reflects the daily life and landscapes he sees at home and through his travels across the state. David’s signature approach to the artwork is to paint the canvas solid black, and he paints in the negative space around the darkened areas. He creates his main subject by painting the space around it rather than painting the subject itself. David lives in an old farmhouse that he is slowly renovating one room at a time, so most of his time is shared between painting, renovating, and maintaining.

Words that describe this painting: park, trees, oilpaint, woods, nature, grove, impressionism, impressionism, nature, oil painting, green

The Green of Letchworth
David Thelen
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 7 oz.