Artwork copyright Leland Standley. Photo courtesy of Oakville School District, 2022.
It Was Further Than I Thought, 1983-1985
Leland Standley
(American, born 1933, died 2016)
Location: Oakville High School, Oakville
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
It Was Further Than I Thought is a landscape painting created by late artist Leland Standley. The composition evolved over a two-year period. He notes, "The painting took longer than I thought it would, hence the title. I have been painting for 25 years and am still learning. Learning how to paint (and live) has taken longer than I thought; but the journey has been interesting and largely enjoyable. This painting refers to no specific location but rather attempts to describe feelings I sometimes have when I am more at one with my landscape and not self-centered."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Oakville School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest painter Leland Standley (1933-2016) created gestural and expressive landscapes. Describing his artistic process, Leland noted "I paint in the spirit that celebrates the union of humankind with nature". He was a resident of Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington, for over 25 years.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 8 ft x 5 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1986.013.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Oakville School District |
| Artwork Location | Oakville High School Temporarily not on display |
| WA County | Grays Harbor |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 103 School St. Oakville, WA 98568 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.84111, -123.240041 |
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