R I C K   M O N Z O N Gathering Hour oil on panel, 48"x37", $6,400.00

Known for his interpretations of California’s many varied landscapes, Rick Monzon’s work transports the viewer from the literal, into a dreamy place that hints at an unattainable utopia. Early in his career, Monzon worked more directly from specific suburban scenes, and as his paintings progressed, he moved away from a photo-realistic rendering and began to introduce his trademark whirl. His paintings have a slight haziness to them, a whoosh that enhances their dream-like quality. His paintings, while not dimensionally panoramic, pull the viewer in and give the impression of looking through a wide-angle camera lens. The expansiveness of Monzon’s scenes contributes to the illusion that the work is much larger than what is hanging on the wall. Rather than bring the viewer to a precise site, Monzon’s work evokes a serene, wistful mood, allowing the viewer to create their own meaning.