An Artistic Climate

"The artist and the photographer seek the mysteries and the adventure of experience in nature"

-Ansel Adams

 

The Clearwater River country of North Central Idaho is a beautiful place to live, but more than that I feel it's a special place for artistic retreat and renewal.  The surrounding mountains and forests offer a treasure trove of natural discovery. Benefiting from it's proximity to the Selway-Bitterroot & Frank Church River Of No Return Wilderness Areas (the largest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48) as well as the clear, clean, free flowing rivers that wind through it, this area feels like art and offers so many opportunities to see and experience the beauty of nature.
There's a special something here - an artistic climate.  From sunrise to sunset, full moon to new moon, the ever changing natural scenery helps inspire all types of artistic mediums.  The abundant plant and wildlife, a good growing season and the general peacefulness of the place are just a few of the things artists find refreshing and rejuvenating. 

"Art will never be able to exist without nature."

- Pierre Bonnard