Summer Solstice in Montana

This is a painting of the Tobaccorroot Mountains of Montana on the summer solstice. As the earth warms and farming is active the sunsets become more spectacular. The gentle rolling hills at the west end of the Gallatin Valley are a fun place to paint.

In March I get really excited for spring and summer I just can't bring myself to paint snow! Problem is though, summer starts around the solstice since June can be wet and cold like April.