This is the first image in my new fine art limited edition print series 'Almost Heaven'. The series features 25 dreamlike painterly images of people in beautiful West Virginia nature areas. The first 10 have been released with the remaining 15 coming by the end of 2025.
'Almost Heaven'
I discovered this stunning view of the New River Gorge while hiking an unmarked hidden trail near Edmond, WV with my husband. The trail was narrow and filled with rhododendrons. At the end was this rock outcrop that felt like being close to Heaven. I wanted to create an image that showed the vastness of the view and allowed the viewer to imagine sitting on this windy mountaintop enjoying the tranquility with no other humans around for miles.
New River Gorge is one of West Virginia's most beloved national parks. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, it offers an abundance of recreational opportunities from hiking to climbing and white water rafting within its 53 mile area. The park is rich in cultural and natural history and is home to a globally significant diversity of flora and fauna.
'Almost Heaven' is part of the 'Almost Heaven' print collection featuring West Virginia nature areas. West Virginia has 6 national parks and is filled with some of the most stunning nature scenery in the world. This image was photographed on location and enhanced digitally with my signature hand painted technique. No generative AI was used to create this image.
I hope this print brings you to a place of tranquility even on the busiest of days and inspires you to find your own adventures!
Printed on bright white OBA free 300gsm 100% velvet cotton rag with a watercolor paper texture and full pigment inks; ensuring your print colors will be consistent in any light and stand the test of time. This archival limited edition giclee print is signed by me, comes with a signed certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a crystal clear sleeve and shipped in a box or tube and sandwiched between protective layers. Prints are printed on demand until the edition limit is reached After the edition sells out, no more will be printed.
'Almost Heaven'
© Melanie Myhre
Behind The Scenes of 'Almost Heaven'
Come along as we hike in the beautiful nature of West Virginia and create the first image in the 'Almost Heaven' limited edition print series.
Below are some scenes from our early morning travel to New River Gorge and images captured on the trail.
We also captured this image of the two of us in this beautiful place to hang in our home for our own memories.
Have you ever visited the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia? Do you have another favorite place you've visited in West Virginia? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments below! Thank you for visiting!
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