Artwork copyright Ron McGaughey. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Broken Back Barn, 1992

Ron McGaughey
American (born 1960)

Location: Brewster High School, Brewster

About the Artwork

Broken Back Barn depicts an abandoned farm in Boulder Park, Washington. Using expressive brushstrokes, artist Ron McGaughey captures the majestic landscape of North Central Washington. Describing his process of painting in the field, McGaughey notes: "I drive to areas that still seem somewhat uninhabited; places that are quiet and give a sense of the integrity of the land itself."

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

About the Artist

Central Washington-based painter Ron McGaughey creates gestural and impressionistic compositions that celebrate the Northwest landscape. He prefers to paint on-site and outdoors.