Ridges at Rest - Josh Lewis

Created by Josh Lewis | Watercolor on Paper | 2.5" x 5.5"

This 2.5"x5.5" watercolor painting, completed in February 2025 by Josh Lewis, presents a serene mountain landscape of remarkable depth despite its modest dimensions. Four distinct mountain ridges recede into the distance, each rendered in progressively lighter shades of grey and white to create a compelling sense of atmospheric perspective. Lewis employs a wet-into-wet technique that softens the contours of each ridge, allowing them to seemingly dissolve into the crisp blue sky above. The minimalist approach belies the technical skill involved—each wash is perfectly controlled, with the white of the paper strategically preserved to suggest snow-capped peaks. The vertical format emphasizes the majesty of the mountains, inviting the viewer to experience the quiet solitude of this pristine alpine vista.