Smokey Ridge 3 is a nostalgic work of art on textured paper. In this piece, minimalism prevails while texture provides the focal point. The grain of weathered wood is rendered through meticulous line work and the careful application of light and shading. The eye draws itself to three central points - a large open door and the negative space created by two barn windows in the middle and upper half of the picture plane. A muted cool gray background adds depth to a color palette of onyx, gray, and vanilla while giving a sense of three-dimensionality. The last of a three-part series on textured paper, Smokey Ridge 3 gracefully captures the nostalgia of an iconic form in this addition Art by TA.