It took a few tries to memorize the spelling of this country, called Liechtenstein. I like to memorize the spelling so when I paint it out there is no room for error. Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world, it is nestled in the Alps between Austria and Germany, with a culture mostly resembling German but very unique in itself. A lot of the smaller countries are inaccessible and therefor resisted being absorbed into larger states over history, kind of like Andorra or most of the tiny island nations. Essentially the country consists of steep mountain ranges with a large central valley. So the painting basically covers the entire country. I was going to paint in a cow with a black spot, but Liechtenstein is better known for its tan or roan spotted cows. The idea behind this composition was to feature a lush valley surrounded by towering mountains.
World Inspired Landscapes: Liechtenstein, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, February 2024
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