October Picante - new landscapes by Jonas Gerard - Fall 2012

“October“, the heart of autumn, the season when the eye is keenly drawn to the end-of-year beauty of the land... “Picante“, hot, spicy, colorful, a full torrent of sensation... These two disparate words combined create a powerful description of Jonas’ unique new landscapes. Painted with a zen-like mindset, these works distill the pure, immediate allure of the land. By discarding preconceptions, expectations and distractions, Jonas was able to channel the full, abundant charm of the natural world into a new series of paintings that blend a simple sense of wonder with a high-voltage dash of spice. An important aspect of this approach is painting quickly, spontaneously translating inspiration to canvas and eliminating any opportunities for second thoughts or regrets. This results in powerful brush strokes, bold color choices and insightful compositions that shine an artist’s light on nature’s secret places. The final impact though is not simply an in-your-face a