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

Hatchery, 1994

Ron McGaughey
American (born 1960)

Location: Tonasket Middle School, Tonasket

About the Artwork

Artist Ron McGaughey painted the gestural and impressionistic painting Hatchery on-site near Chelan Falls, in Central Washington. The artist has spent much of his life in North Central Washington, and his work reflects a deep connection to the landscape. 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 Tonasket 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.