September 25th, 2025
The skies above Park City are never still. With each season—and often, each hour—they shift from golden dawn to moody afternoon storm, from a blaze of sunset to the cool hush of twilight. This sense of movement and impermanence is what makes the Autumn Aloft hot air balloon festival so magical: for a few fleeting days, the heavens themselves become a gallery of color and light. Inspired by this spectacle, our latest “Picture This” series celebrates artworks that capture the poetry of change written across the sky.
In this installment, we’ve placed these works into thoughtfully styled interiors, showing how collectors might bring the drama and tranquility of shifting skies into their own homes. Whether it’s the calm expanse of a twilight horizon, the energy of wind-tossed clouds, or the luminous glow of dawn breaking, these artworks remind us that beauty often lies in the fleeting. Just as balloons drift and disappear, the skies remind us to pause, look up, and savor the moment.
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Warren Neary, “A Hint of Fall,” oil, 40″ x 60″
Warren Neary’s “A Hint of Fall” glows with the soft light of a sky caught between day and night, its blue and pale yellow tones suggesting either the first light of morning or the quiet close of evening. The serene atmosphere above the mountains lends a gentle radiance to the scene, framing the valley below in a moment of stillness. Hung in the entryway, the painting offers visitors a welcoming touch of sky that feels both tranquil and timeless, setting the perfect tone for your home.
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Bridgette Meinhold, “Trailside,” cold wax, 24″ x 36″
Bridgette Meinhold’s cold wax painting “Trailside” washes the space in a dreamy calm. In the painting, the softened horizon blurs sky and land together, its hazy periwinkle sky drifting seamlessly into the mountain and meadow below, creating an atmosphere that feels both expansive and intimate. Above the couch in this warm living room, the painting brings a quiet, ethereal quality that invites pause and reflection.
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Warren Neary, “Celestial Ascension,” oil, 30″ x 70″
Warren Neary’s painting “Celestial Ascension” brings a sense of grandeur to this luxury living room with its towering clouds and majestic mountains. The dramatic interplay of light and atmosphere gives the scene both weight and lift, as though the mountains themselves are reaching toward the heavens. Positioned above the fireplace, this piece adds a luminous reminder of the sky’s power to transform even the most rugged of landscapes.
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KOLLABS’ “Lilly” adds a playful pop to the entryway, instantly catching the eye with its arctic fox perched proudly atop a stack of vintage suitcases. The soft blue-and-white sky behind it brings in a breezy, lighthearted feel, balancing the whimsy with a touch of calm. It’s a piece that makes a stylish hello while filling the space with charm and imagination.
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Peter Roux, “Suspension,” oil, 60″ x 60″
Peter Roux’s “Suspension” brings a sense of dynamic energy to the simple entryway, its cobalt blues and soft whites evoking clouds drifting across an open sky. The painting captures the shifting atmosphere with subtle drama, offering a quiet reminder of the beauty found overhead. We love how its presence adds a grounded yet airy balance to the space.
Written by Veronica Vale
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