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Lincoln Highway Art Print
by Matt Konar
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Lincoln Highway art print by Matt Konar. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Crossing the Sierras on the Lincoln Highway in the mid 1920's. The roads were narrow, landslides were common and backing up was often necessary to... more
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Artist's Description
Crossing the Sierras on the Lincoln Highway in the mid 1920's. The roads were narrow, landslides were common and backing up was often necessary to let another vehicle pass. This scene was inspired by the artists mother telling of a similar incident while crossing the Sierras on Tioga pass in the mid 1950's.
About Matt Konar
Konar's work is both light and dark in subject, approaching at every turn both the whimsical and the mischievous. He uses the canvas as a stage to capture moments of love and heroism, as well as times of human folly. His characters come from real life, from songs, from poems and from stories. All the stories take place under a starry sky with the drama of the constellations. Unexpected details are presented through the book on a shelf, the image in a mirror, the wallpaper pattern, an individual leaf, and many other visual gestures waiting to be unlocked by the viewer. His technique of using glaze upon glaze creates colors that are deep, rich and vibrant. There is a profound sense of mystery, nuance, symbolism and timelessness in the...
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Chance Kafka
A beautiful, imaginative and lively scene that tells a story. Awesome work as always, Matt!
Matt Konar replied:
Chance thank you for the kind words ~ your "Superstition Mountain Sunrise" is stunning!
Brian Tada
Absolutely love the superb use of light and shadows to convey the adventure of earlier travel. And the spectacular constellation above complements this work of art so beautifully, Matt! F/L
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Brian ~ yes, wise men still seek Him ~ fortunately He finds many of us who don't . . .
Randy Burns
Matt, I really love this painting and the narrative it shares. Your lighting and world of stars always makes your works showcases. F/L.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you for your kind words ~ your Outside The Window. Inside The Soul ~ painting is one to contemplate : )
Laurie Search
Revisiting this awesome work of yours, Matt!! Sounds like it was a pretty dangerous road, and how cool that this painting was inspired by a story of your mother's!!! :)))vf
Matt Konar replied:
Laurie, revisits are always welcomed ... your camera explorations of Mammoth lakes is beautiful . . .
Robert Hebert
Great image and interesting story!
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Robert ~ I like your "Inspirational Gallery" very much!
Bill OConnor
Matt -- revisiting. Every-time I see one of your pieces I have to drop whatever I'm doing and jump into your world for a spell -- to me, that's good art! l/f
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Bill, I love your "Flowers for Matisse" and your bold use of color and shape in so many of your works ...
Jacqueline McReynolds
Exceptional imagery, storytelling and your signature sky Matt! Impressive work! v/f
Matt Konar replied:
Jackie, Thank you for the kind words ...
Pedro Riera
Very nice work.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Pedro, you are a master of land and water and composition ...
Bill OConnor
Matt -- wonderful -- a slice of American History. Going West wasn't easy until the 60s, amazing!!!
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Bill ... I can remember the 60's ... a lot of traveling East too!
Mike Nahorniak
You do phenomenal night scenes...this one is fantastic, A++! F/V
Matt Konar replied:
Mike, Thank you for the kind words...
Jacqueline Lloyd
Beautiful!
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Jacqueline.
Clotilde Espinosa
Yes Henryk, he is a great painter and very expressive...a nostalgic look and theme my dear Matt!! F/L Hugs to you and your wife.:-)
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Clotilde your exhibit in Irving Texas is incredible ~ I would love to see those large paintings in person!
Henryk Gorecki
Great painting,Matt!Wonderful band of the Milky Way in the night sky! L/F
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Henryk, your copies of the masters are incredible!
Henryk Gorecki
Beautiful painting,Matt!Very interesting and dramatic situation! Fb
Michael Durst
Beautiful piece of art! Matt, I love your work!
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Michael, your work "Forgiveness" is an incredible visual statement - the title and description are profound ...
Henryk Gorecki
Congratulations on your win in the Good Samaritan contest!Wonderful picture,perfect in theme Samaritan,Matt! F/V
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you my good friend ~ your masterpiece is wonderful also.
Laurie Search
Oh, I'm thrilled to find this new work from you, Matt!! :)) Such wonderful storytelling, a truly beautiful creation...always with those amazing stars and constellations!!! I love it!!! :))))fv
Matt Konar replied:
Laurie, Thank you for your kind words ~ I like your dragon!
Marguerite Ujvary Taxner
Very real life event. Great painting! Marguerite
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Marguerite, your work has intense passion and life!
Matt Konar
Hanne, Gail and Bobby ~ Thank You for visiting again ~ your comments help keep me encouraged : )
Hanne Lore Koehler
Marvelous painting, Matt!!! Brings back similar memories of driving in the Sierras in the '60's as a young child with my parents. We had many tense moments! Amazing sky! L/F
Gail Butler
Wonderful art, beautiful story! I can almost hear the sound of tires on a rocky road!
Bobby Dar
Wow.Its lovely...F
John Malone
AWESOME! V/V/F
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You John, I highly recommend your site for those who want a little adventure, story and travel ...