Edge of the gathering sky | 36" x 48" Vertical These lighter tones balance the

These lighter tones balance the richness of the crimson cluster

The foreground shows a wooden picket fence with vertical slats

The composition is tightly cropped

The painting is a study of subtle contrasts and harmonious transitions

Marquis skillfully combines various mediums and techniques to bring forth the enchanting presence of the dragon

Edge of the gathering sky | 36" x 48" Vertical These lighter tones balance theAbout the Artwork Edge of the Gathering Sky is a 36" 48" oil painting on canvas by Richard Cole (b. 1968), presenting a wide Prairie landscape in which a canola field in full bloom stretches beneath an advancing storm sky. Cole positions the horizon low and level, stretching unbroken from edge to edge across the lower third of the composition. This placement grants the sky complete control over the picture plane. Above, the cloud formation is layered: