This painting was completed during the artist’s residency in Alaska in the 1980’s while attending graduate school studying the natural sciences. The work was completed during mid-winter 1985 in an artist studio at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. It was shown at the 1985 art show in Fairbanks and received very positive acclaim from the community. It is the only work that has ever been publicly presented by the artist. The painting represents the first realization of the ongoing theme of non-focal point demonstration on large-scale canvas. The colors were mixed in the studio and applied over a period of several days. The general appearance is warm and bright and the balance of texture is maintained throughout. There is no underlying canvas visible. The painting measures 5 ft. by 8 ft. and was completed using oil-based, high-gloss house paint on gesso primed canvas.