Mountain Sunset Landscape
Painting on paper, likely from a spiral-bound sketchbook • Signed 'Stopka' lower right
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Amateur Expressionism, influenced by the 'wet-on-wet' instructional style popularized by Bob Ross
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on paper; wet-on-dry application with palette knife techniques for the peaks and textured horizontal brushstrokes for the water (impasto elements)
Creation Period
2025 (indicated by the signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 x 12 inches (standard sketchbook size); vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A tranquil landscape featuring three snow-capped blue mountains against a vibrant yellow and orange sky with a setting sun. A dark treeline separates the mountains from a large body of water, and green grass is visible in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the artwork is a fresh sketch on paper with visible perforations from a spiral binding at the top
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $100 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely remains with the artist or original owner; created as a contemporary study or hobbyist piece
Art Historical Significance
Representational of 21st-century hobbyist art and the democratization of landscape painting through digital tutorials and accessible materials
Notable Features
Bold contrast between the blue mountains and yellow sky; distinct palette knife application of white highlights on the mountain peaks; signed and dated 'Stopka 25' in the lower right corner
Condition Issues
Minor edge wear consistent with removal from a spiral-bound notebook; possible slight paper buckling due to heavy acrylic application
Conservation Recommendations
Should be framed under UV-protective glass with an acid-free mat to prevent the paint from touching the glass and to protect the paper from yellowing