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Artwork of F.T. Martens
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Landscapes
From far away lands to my home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, there is much to be inspired of. In Southern Alberta, we are fortunate to experience four distinct seasons that also contribute to my desire to paint.
 Turret FallsThese falls are located on the Rawson Lake trail at Upper Kananaskis Lake in Alberta. We often ask our son to “run back to the waterfall”, referring to a time when we had left something behind at the bridge and asked him to run back and find it. Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20. Gallery wrap. $750 |  FrostyA scene from a frosty walk in a local park. Acrylic on canvas. 11 x 14 Gallery wrap. SOLD |
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 Solace for WatertonYears after a devastating wildfire, the moon peaks through the ravaged forest. Acrylic on hardboard. 9 x 12 Unframed $245 |  Waterton WildflowersWildflowers at Waterton National Park in the summer. Acrylic on Canvas 12 x 16. Unframed. $340 |
 Alpine FlowersSummer in the mountain meadows pop with colour of alpine flowers. Acrylic palette knife, on canvas 9x12. Unframed $240 |  Moss Campion at Rock GlacierRock Glacier is one of my favourite places in the Kananaskis. Pikas and Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels entertain as you walk through the rocks. Acrylic on Canvas. 14x18. $480 |
 Checkered PastAn abandoned wagon stands in front of the Kananaskis range of the Rockies. Acrylic on Canvas. 11x14. $350 |  Ha Ling PeakWhile on an en pleine air excursion in Canmore, Alberta, I saw the clouds closing in on the popular mountain in the Rockies. Acrylic on Canvas. 11x14. $385 |
 Evening GlowBare poplar trees bathing in the late afternoon light in the winter. Acrylic on Hardboard. 9x12. $320 |  Y Cross RanchAs you travel on Highway 541 west of Longview, Alberta, a ranch with red buildings appears in the foothills. Acrylic on Hardboard. 9x12. $320 |
 Larch in Highwood MeadowsSeptember in the Rockies is ablaze in the golden colour of larch trees. Oil on Canvas. 11x14. $385 |  The Road HomeSometimes, the scene in the rear view mirror is worth stopping for to get a better look. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 11 x 14. $350 |
 Foothills County RanchTypical ranch scene on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Southern Alberta. Acrylic on Canvas. 10 x 20 Gallery Wrapped. $400 |  Fenced InHay bales in a field near Longview, Alberta. Oil on Panel 9 x 12 Framed $365 |
 Land of the ChinookHay bales left in the field as a Chinook blows in. Oil on hardboard 9 x 12 Framed. $365 |  Sheep River Valley from Windy PointOne of my favourite places to soak in the peace and quiet of the foothills. Oil on hardboard. 9 x 12 SOLD |
 Lydia's RetreatAcrylic on canvas. 12" x 16". Framed. SOLD |  Big Hill SpringsAs a thunderstorm was looming, the spring was a peaceful contrast. Oil on canvas board. Framed. SOLD |
 Coombs in ColourThe Old Country Market in Coombs, BC was a colourful place to visit a few years ago while on vacation. Acrylic on canvas. 18 x 24 Gallery Wrap Not for sale |  Hidden GemAcrylic on canvas. 11" x 14" Gallery wrap. $350 |
 Glory of Mt. RundleOil on canvas. 16" x 20". Unframed. SOLD |  Heading West on the Coal TrailThe view, partly obscured by smoke from the forest fires in the summer of 2018, was one that made me stop the car and take in the sight. The Coal Trail is a road linking the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) and High River, Alberta. Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 16. Gallery wrap. SOLD |
 Sheep River in OkotoksOil and Acrylic on Hardboard 16 x 20 Sold |  Autumn in the FoothillsAcrylic on Canvas 10 x 20 Sold |
 Peyto Lake in MayOil on Hardboard 11 x 14 Framed $460 |
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