Killington Feb 16, 2015

Heading up the Killington Access Road I was struck by the breathtaking beauty of this mountain.

From my (artist) perspective, Man and Nature have conspired in a wonderful way to create a visually stunning masterpiece.

I don’t ski. But I do paint.

With a wind chill of minus 35, I’m happy to find inspiration from the front seat of my warm truck.

11X14
Watermedia on panel

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And the winners are…

Each month I give away a free print to one random Day in Vermont subscriber.

It’s one small way I can say thanks for your amazing support.

This month I promised to draw two winners.

Congratulations to…

Bonnie Walker of Leeds, Alabama. Bonnie chose “Apple of my Eye” and had this to say about Vermont…

“I love Vermont because Vermont is my ‘haven’. It starts at the Airport, when I step off the plane. The air seems different. The scenery begins to work magic on my stressed-out soul. The big city is gone! The rush of traffic and snarls on the freeways disappear. Replacing this are the scenes Peter Huntoon paints. (This is why I have chosen to buy from his offerings. And I will most definitely place this painting in a prominent place in my home.) Vermont is where I find myself. The core of me. It is a spiritual place for me. I would move there if it were not for my children and grandchildren.”

DeWitt Peterson of Moorestown, New Jersey. DeWitt chose Town Hall Theater, and had this to say about Vermont…

“Vermont is special to me. We lived there for three years when I worked at Simmonds Precision and I was active in the Naval Reserve (two units) and we were active in Vermont Tufts Club, Vermont Scouting, and the Vermont Society of Engineers. I have many Huntoon prints hanging in my house.
Vermont attracted the Peterson’s because of its natural beauty, lovely towns, and most of all, its great people. All members of our family visit the state regularly and one daughter owns a place there. A Day in Vermont really typifies the essence of the Green Mountain State.”

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  • David Churchill says:

    Great picture of Killington! You really captured its beauty!

  • Deborah Hunt says:

    I grew up skiing at Killington! Still looks as beautiful as ever. Memories stirred. Thank you so much!

  • Brian Blaine says:

    As an amateur painter, mostly in oils, I especially enjoy seeing how you make a particular scene work each week as a combination of art and reality. This week I could almost feel the climb from ground to sky as the painting “zig-zagged” gracefully from bottom to top in an interesting geometric pattern. Even the power line poles have a slightly exaggerated lean inward (as compared to the photo) to gently lead the eye. Good work, as always.

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Thank you Brian, you have an artists eye, that’s for sure. Composition is one of the more important components of a good painting of course, along with the other “C’s”… Concept, Creativity, and Craftsmanship. Happy painting!

  • Joe Roe says:

    Wow. That’s a beauty. Sandy and I see this view all the
    time while traveling up the access road. You really captured
    the moment. As always

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Thanks Joe, you are a better man than I if you willingly expose yourself to the current temps outside. Only love makes us do things like that, so you must love to ski.

  • Anita Cronk says:

    Missed the auction on this Killington is our favorite mountain

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Sorry you missed the auction on this one Anita! I’ll try to make it up to you and do a different view some day.

  • Barbara J. Thompson Hood says:

    Just beautiful–miss my Green Mountains and ski areas. Brought up on Bromley, been to Killington–just wish I could still ski.

  • John Walsh says:

    I have been in love with this mountain since I first saw your painting of the ski lift at Killington years ago. Several great ski holidays since. Now your epiphany draws me back!.

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Thank you John! I worked at Killington for a winter or two in High School, parking cars. They called us the cone heads. Circa 1978. Never been so cold in my life. The hamburgers and hot cocoa never tasted so good in the lodge at lunch break.

  • Kate Jackson says:

    Another great painting Peter! I grew up skiing at Killington. My Dad was a volunteer ski patroller for many years; I taught skiing there for many years as well. Every time I round the corner on the access road and see the mountain, I smile inside and out. It brings great memories to mind.

  • Anita Cronk says:

    Have to agree with Kate !

  • Jane Morale says:

    Will this be available as a print? I love Killington and love your work!

  • Laura Hope says:

    What a beautiful picture. Can’t wait to get back to the mountain already! Thanks again.

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