Ryan, Helene Englander, authorDietemann, David L., advisorDormer, James T., committee memberWilliams, Ron G., committee memberYust, Dave, 1939-, committee memberErskine, Nancy, committee member2016-06-132016-06-131997http://hdl.handle.net/10217/172997The natural landscape provides a stage for dreams and reflection, for connection and renewal. It awakens the senses and quiets the mind. My paintings embody my imaginative contemplations similar to my experience in nature. Just as time and weather forms the land, my paintings are formed by many painting sessions, layering my poetic and visual responses. By working additively and subtractively, I intend to reveal the history that is embodied in the work.masters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Landscape paintingAbstract expressionismMetaphors of the landscape: layering the poeticText