Name: Fresh Snow on Black Bear Chairlift, Eaglecrest Ski Area, Juneau, Alaska
Brand: Alain Soltys-Gray Art
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Fresh Snow on Black Bear Chairlift, Eaglecrest Ski Area, Juneau, Alaska

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Fresh Snow on Black Bear Chairlift, Eaglecrest Ski Area, Juneau, Alaska

By Alain Soltys-Gray Art

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Fresh Snow on Black Bear Chairlift, April 2021
Original painting: Acrylic on canvas, 9” x 12”
Painted from one of my photos taken on April 3, 2021 - Eaglecrest Ski Area, Juneau, AK

Awards:
2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition American Visions & Gold Key Awards
2021 Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Fine Arts Scholarship ($500) & virtual exhibit

I was inspired to paint this painting when I was up skiing one afternoon with a friend. I wanted to highlight the anticipation of getting off the chairlift through my use of dramatic lighting and motion throughout the piece. The use of the light from the sun first attracts the attention of the eye of the viewer, then depth and atmospheric perspective are used to further move the eye along the piece until the viewer's eyes would land at the place where the skiers would get off the chairlift. Overall, this painting represents the harmony of people in nature. Because of skiing and the changing climate with variable snow years, this causes more awareness in keeping the environment pristine.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alain Soltys-Gray
Born and raised in Juneau amidst glaciers and old growth forests, Alain has been inspired by the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska. From an early age, light and reflections of the rainforest caught his eye and have continued to be recurring elements in his art. Already an award-winning artist, Alain aspires to share his unique view of Alaska with you through his paintings. Alain is currently attending college at the Rhode Island School of Design, planning to bring what he learns back home. Follow him on Instagram: @alain_soltys_gray

ABOUT THE PRINTS:
Alain's original painting is printed on metal. MetalPrints™ represent a new art medium for preserving photos by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, your images will take on an almost magical luminescence. The ultra-hard scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/weatherproof and can be cleaned easily - just avoid direct sunlight. Non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol can be used without harming the print surface. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. No cleaners containing ammonia, abrasives, or corrosive chemicals should be used.

Each print is made with a float mount hanger so the print is ready to hang - no frame needed! These hangars are attached to the back of the print, and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung. The float mount hangers pictured are on a 4" x 6" metal print.