David Thelen

Out to Pasture, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist David Thelen often comes across old tractors sitting in fields, waiting to come alive and return to work. In this painting, he depicts the vehicle nestled beneath the shade of a tree, whose red exterior complements the surrounding green leaves. The muted palette adds character to the scene and captures the essence of autumn's nippy atmosphere.

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: tractor, fall, vehicle, oilpaint, autumn, season, abandoned, impressionism, wheel, impressionism, oil painting, grey

Out to Pasture
David Thelen
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
24 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 8 oz.