Artwork copyright Melinda Thorsnes. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Melinda Thorsnes. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Quest, 2000

Melinda Thorsnes
American (born 1949)

Location: Crossroads High School, Granite Falls

About the Artwork

Artist Melinda Thorsnes created the painting Quest as an observation of the crows in her yard. She used expressive strokes to show the crow searching for food among a colorful landscape. She notes, "I work using very wet oil paint on fairly smooth canvas, which lends a certain excitement to the process. Sort of like riding a headstrong horse – sometimes you get where you're going and sometimes you fall off, but it's always an adventure."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Granite Falls School District.

About the Artist

Northwest artist Melinda Thorsnes creates colorful figurative paintings. Her works explore narrative, identity, and a sense of place.