Sri Rao

Sunset Retreat, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
This painting depicts a calm and peaceful sunset over a rural landscape in Iowa. The orange light and long shadows create a serene atmosphere over the scene. The soft pink and blue clouds in the sky perfectly complement the sunlit field. Overall, the painting captures a beautiful moment before the sun sets and night takes over.

About the Artist
Artist Sri Rao paints vibrant Iowa landscapes with impressionist strokes to evoke happiness. Inspired by her surroundings, she meticulously plans her compositions, blending elements from multiple reference photos using Procreate, creating lively and energetic works. After graduating in Ceramic Engineering and working in Research and Development for a few years, she married and moved from India to the United States. She joined art organizations and met many artists who inspired her. Her heritage draws her to bright colors and sunshine, evoking nostalgia. Sri occasionally paints en plein air but primarily works in her basement studio, finding inspiration while listening to movies, documentaries, and YouTube videos. Alongside her creative pursuits, she is a Lead Business System Analyst and enjoys quality time with her family.

Words that describe this painting: sunset, barn, Iowa, clouds, bright, colorful, rural, field, suburban, hill, impressionism, landscape, acrylic painting, purple

Sunset Retreat
Sri Rao
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
5 lbs. 0 oz.