Ledges Rock

Ledges Rock

Original watercolor by Tim Myrick

18.5" h X 13.75" w

Artist's Story

As my son and I were walking the Virginia Kendall Ledges Trail at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, we were increasingly wowed by the massive and diverse ledges. As we walked, avoiding rock outcroppings and ankle-twisting drops in elevation, I was stopped in my tracks. The scene that unfolded in front of us was so spectacular it took my breath away momentarily - instantly etching itself into my memory. Amazing limestone rock formations appeared to undulate against one another. At center stage was a giant limestone boulder - a gift left behind when the glaciers moved through millennia ago. A strong shaft of sunlight washed the front of the boulder as if nature had placed a spotlight on it for our benefit. As I studied the scene, I was struck by the way the sunlit stone, with its myriad variations in color and texture, appeared self-luminous and almost magical.

Artist's Statement

I’ve known I was an artist since I was 8 years old. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art, I pursued a corporate career as a creative director for over 25 years, while continuing to paint and show my work.

Following a period of extreme illness, I received the lifesaving gift of a kidney transplant in 2022. It was truly the first day of the rest of my life. As I recovered, I was energized by the pure joy of being in the studio painting daily. My creativity and my dedication to my work elevated to new levels.
My goal is to create art that engages the viewer. Watercolor is, for me, the perfect medium to interpret and portray the sights and mood that make the story of a particular scene so compelling. Recently, I rediscovered both my early love of nature, and my passion for capturing its warmth, complexity, and abstractions through my watercolors.

I now dedicate the majority of my time to my art, in addition to teaching art at the college level, creating bonsai, gardening, and landscaping.

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