Great Smoky Mountains
Painted Horizons by Payton James is a collection of abstract landscapes inspired by the awe, tension, and stillness found in America’s national parks. These pieces invite you to pause—between peaks and plateaus, shadows and light—and witness the liminal power of nature.
Painted with bold, vibrant colors and layers of palette knife work, this painting rejects the cliché of softness. Instead, it honors the unshakable strength of both the land and its people in the wake of Hurricane Helene—a portrait of resilience that radiates energy and depth.
Acrylic on Canvas Paper
18”x24”
Painted Horizons by Payton James is a collection of abstract landscapes inspired by the awe, tension, and stillness found in America’s national parks. These pieces invite you to pause—between peaks and plateaus, shadows and light—and witness the liminal power of nature.
Painted with bold, vibrant colors and layers of palette knife work, this painting rejects the cliché of softness. Instead, it honors the unshakable strength of both the land and its people in the wake of Hurricane Helene—a portrait of resilience that radiates energy and depth.
Acrylic on Canvas Paper
18”x24”
Painted Horizons by Payton James is a collection of abstract landscapes inspired by the awe, tension, and stillness found in America’s national parks. These pieces invite you to pause—between peaks and plateaus, shadows and light—and witness the liminal power of nature.
Painted with bold, vibrant colors and layers of palette knife work, this painting rejects the cliché of softness. Instead, it honors the unshakable strength of both the land and its people in the wake of Hurricane Helene—a portrait of resilience that radiates energy and depth.
Acrylic on Canvas Paper
18”x24”