Bethany Stahl
Aqueduct Original Plein Air Oil Painting
Aqueduct Original Plein Air Oil Painting
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Aqueduct is an impressionist oil painting that celebrates the beauty of spontaneous creation on the old aqueduct turned walking trail in Ottawa, Illinois, during the Paint the Town Plein Air Festival.
Painted in a single, intuitive session over a few hours, this original artwork captures the peaceful and unique energy of the enchanting view of this hiking trail in Ottawa as the morning began, and rain and thunder poured down around Bethany as she painted.
In this alla prima painting, we see the old trusses, locks of light poking through the trees, and a distant car turning on the road as its headlights shine through the forested corridor.
Perfect for lovers of small towns, admirers of Ottawa, Illinois, art collectors, and those who appreciate the enchanting nature of hiking paths and emotional expression, this piece invites viewers to pause, breathe, and feel the beauty and peace that can be found even in the most overlooked places.
Comes unframed unless otherwise requested.
Painted with oil on a linen panel on September 13th, 2025.
Size: 8" x 10"
Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Bethany Stahl
Painting En Plein Air
En plein air, French for “in the open air,” is the practice of painting outdoors, directly immersed in the landscape. Each brushstroke responds to shifting light, fleeting color, and the living atmosphere, capturing a moment that can never be repeated. Popularized by the Impressionists, this method infuses every work with the immediacy and authenticity of being created in nature itself.
Capturing a Moment in Time
My plein air paintings are extremely unique as they change per the mood of the day, the energy of the air, and the spirit of the world around me.
