Jo Galang

Hidden Treasure, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang paints a tranquil river tucked in the middle of the woods. "One of the joys of life is finding unexpected treasure in the midst of nowhere," says Jo. "Coming to this area not too far from home is a place not known to many." Along the way, quiet streams lead to the heart of this place, wherein lies a spot of striking beauty. She captures what stood before her, taking it all in with admiration.

About the Artist
Artist Jo Galang expresses a quiet nostalgia in her airy interpretations of the landscapes and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil paintings capture the meditative sounds of rivers and waterfalls flowing past her easel. During the summer, she spends as much time as possible outside creating plein air sketches and studying the light on the landscape. As a young art student in the Philippines, Jo was privileged to study with the renowned painter Danilo Dalena, who she says encouraged her to be the artist she is today. "I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says. When she is not painting, Jo and her husband enjoy taking road trips, playing cards and finding creative ways to spend time with their granddaughter.

Words that describe this painting: foliage, forest, water, lake, leaves, moss, nature, plants, river, rocks, serene, stream, sunlight, summer, season, sunshine, tranquil, trees, water, west coast, woods, oilpaint, realism, nature, realism, oil painting, green

Hidden Treasure
Jo Galang
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
20 in. h x 16 in. w x .62 in. d
0 lbs. 14 oz.