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Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art Or Home Collection

By Artbycedar

Here is “Coastal Redwoods.”

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home CollectionCoastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Like my painting Damnation Creek Trail, this imagery is from my trip to the redwood forests of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in the summer of 2022.

But instead of a thick fog, this painting is full of sparkling sunlight, for a happy and energizing mood.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

These giant redwoods reach so high that the tops of the trees disappear into the light. The sun shines and sparkles in the treetops, casting rays of light downwards, illuminating the foliage below.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Photos don’t quite work to show you a painting of this scale. It fills the room with light, like a gigantic window on the wall. It exudes the calm and healing power of nature.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Art Studio of Cedar Lee. Art: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Up close, the details of this one are beautiful.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Artist with art: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

You can see individual leaves and tiny branches up high in the sky.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Detail: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

On the day that I took the reference photo for this painting, I hiked with my family on several of the most incredible trails I’ve ever seen.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Artist with art: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

I wanted to capture the particular effect of the sun shining around the edge of one of the impossibly tall trees, with sunbeams streaming down through the forest.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Detail: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee
Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Detail: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

It was a perfect day to find this effect, with areas of foliage catching the sun and glowing with a dramatic light!

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Detail: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee. The painting continues around the edges of the canvas.

The interplay of light and shadow fills the whole painting. The sunlight streaming through the treetops creates a sense of warmth and optimism.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Detail: Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

This painting captures the sheer size and magnificence of the redwood forest. The towering trees symbolize strength, resilience, and longevity, reminding us of the power of nature and its ability to endure through the ages.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

This painting inspires awe and wonder, and will appeal to everyone who values the importance of preserving the environment for future generations.

Coastal Redwoods | Peaceful Nature Forest | Colorful Large-Scale Art | Original Art Statement Piece for Corporate Art or Home Collection
Coastal Redwoods. 40″ x 50″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Contact Cedar if you’re interested in purchasing the original painting or a print of this artwork.


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