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David Thelen
A Path Forward, Oil Painting

2023

About the Item

Artist Comments
Inspired by memory and photos taken on a hiking trip, artist David Thelen captures the woodland's moody atmosphere. Barren trees loom along the rocky trail, while the fog shrouds the distant path. The muted palette infuses the composition with an intriguing blend of mystery and tranquility.


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: mist, fog, moody, atmospheric perspective, woodland, oilpaint, trees, forest, rocks, impressionism, impressionism, nature, oil painting, grey


A Path Forward
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 18 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 9 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Condition:
    A Path Forward. David Thelen. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 767551stDibs: LU922113338112

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