In the Middle of the Sky | 48" x 48" Shostak 2024 The rustic hay bales in

The rustic hay bales in the foreground add depth and contrast and speak to the hard labour typical of rural life

describing the slope and the tracks left by the sleds

particularly visible in the snow and the parked vehicles

Turquoise sky and coral

The surrounding environment plays with negative space

In the Middle of the Sky | 48" x 48" Shostak 2024 The rustic hay bales inAbout the Artwork In the Middle of the Sky is a 48" x 48" mixed media painting by Elne Gamache, created on panel. Centred on a lively floral bouquet set against a tranquil sky blue backdrop, the artist uses a meticulous layering technique to create intricate textures in her paintings. Starting with an acrylic paint base, she then applies pastels in multiple layers, incorporating techniques such as scratching and blending to add depth and texture to