Keith Bond’s peaceful and contemplative oil paintings capture the spirit of the landscape. He prefers unscathed pristine scenes of nature but also delights in ranching/farming scenes that showman living in harmony with nature. Through the painterly application of the paint (an artsy term for visible, juicy brushstrokes), he captures the textures and essence of a location without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.
If you frequent backcountry hiking trails, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon Keith's painting en Plein air (a fancy French term for “on location”). Feel free to say “Hi” and watch for a few minutes.
Next time you layover in Salt Lake City, plan enough time to take a tour of the Utah State Capitol Building. Within the Senate Chamber, you will have to crook your neck a bit to see 2 large murals that Keith painted. They span the concave transition space between the wall and ceiling (about 30 feet above the floor). The view of the murals is usually more interesting than what is happening on the Senate Floor.
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