Nathanael Gray hikes deep into the landscape whether on mountainous trails or deserted beaches, the artist works quickly. He sets up his easel as the sun is setting, capturing the fleeting golden moment of light drenching the landscape. He applies thick amounts of oil paint onto the canvas using a large palette knife in order to create paintings that are textured and tactile. Painting on location allows the natural elements like gentle breezes, the moisture of the fog and the birds singing to add to his impression of the place. Gray hopes to capture the feeling of an existing landscape rather than an accurate, detailed rendition.