Edge of the gathering sky36" x 48"

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About the Artwork

Edge of the Gathering Sky is a 36" × 48" oil painting on canvas by Richard Cole (b. 1968), presenting a wide Prairie landscape in which a canola field in full bloom stretches beneath an advancing storm sky.

Cole positions the horizon low and level, stretching unbroken from edge to edge across the lower third of the composition. This placement grants the sky complete control over the picture plane. Above, the cloud formation is layered: pale grey-white forms at the upper register give way to deep teal and slate blue in the middle sky, deepening further to near-black Prussian blue where the cloud mass meets the land.

Richard Cole studied oil painting at the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating in 1991. Born in Edmonton, he has developed a sustained body of Prairie landscape work alongside his better-known Northwest Coast subjects. His paintings are held in corporate and private collections worldwide. Edge of the Gathering Sky is among the larger examples of this Prairie series and represents Cole's Prairie work at its most direct and resolved.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Edge of the Gathering Sky
Size: 36" × 48" (91.4 × 121.9 cm)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Display: Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished dark edges, ready to hang unframed

Acquisition Enquiries

Edge of the Gathering Sky is offered through West End Gallery. At 36" × 48", this is a large-format work that makes a substantial presence on the wall — well suited to open residential or commercial spaces where scale and subject matter are both considerations. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Canada House Gallery, Richard Cole — Artist Biography, canadahouse.com, accessed 2026.
Cole Studio, The Artist, colestudio.net, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

The painting is horizontal in orientation, wider than it is tall. The composition is divided into two primary zones by a straight, unbroken horizon line positioned in the lower third of the canvas. Above the horizon, storm clouds fill approximately two-thirds of the picture plane. At the top edge, pale grey-white cloud formations are rendered with soft, blended edges. Below these, the cloud mass deepens through teal and slate blue into near-black at the horizon line. Vertical streaks of pale blue-white descend through the darker cloud layer from upper centre toward the horizon, consistent with the appearance of distant precipitation. Below the horizon, a broad band of flat, bright yellow extends across the full width of the canvas. The yellow is even and smooth in the middle distance. At the bottom of the canvas, the field gives way to a band of textured brushwork. Individual flower heads in yellow-green are painted with raised impasto strokes against a darker green ground. The canvas edges are dark and finished, and the work is displayed without a frame.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

Edge of the gathering sky | 36" x 48"

About the Artwork

Edge of the Gathering Sky is a 36" × 48" oil painting on canvas by Richard Cole (b. 1968), presenting a wide Prairie landscape in which a canola field in full bloom stretches beneath an advancing storm sky.

Cole positions the horizon low and level, stretching unbroken from edge to edge across the lower third of the composition. This placement grants the sky complete control over the picture plane. Above, the cloud formation is layered: pale grey-white forms at the upper register give way to deep teal and slate blue in the middle sky, deepening further to near-black Prussian blue where the cloud mass meets the land.

Richard Cole studied oil painting at the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating in 1991. Born in Edmonton, he has developed a sustained body of Prairie landscape work alongside his better-known Northwest Coast subjects. His paintings are held in corporate and private collections worldwide. Edge of the Gathering Sky is among the larger examples of this Prairie series and represents Cole's Prairie work at its most direct and resolved.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Edge of the Gathering Sky
Size: 36" × 48" (91.4 × 121.9 cm)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Display: Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished dark edges, ready to hang unframed

Acquisition Enquiries

Edge of the Gathering Sky is offered through West End Gallery. At 36" × 48", this is a large-format work that makes a substantial presence on the wall — well suited to open residential or commercial spaces where scale and subject matter are both considerations. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery directly to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition terms. Shipping is quoted by location; local delivery within Edmonton is complimentary. Layaway options are available upon request.

Citations

Canada House Gallery, Richard Cole — Artist Biography, canadahouse.com, accessed 2026.
Cole Studio, The Artist, colestudio.net, accessed 2026.

Accessibility Description

The painting is horizontal in orientation, wider than it is tall. The composition is divided into two primary zones by a straight, unbroken horizon line positioned in the lower third of the canvas. Above the horizon, storm clouds fill approximately two-thirds of the picture plane. At the top edge, pale grey-white cloud formations are rendered with soft, blended edges. Below these, the cloud mass deepens through teal and slate blue into near-black at the horizon line. Vertical streaks of pale blue-white descend through the darker cloud layer from upper centre toward the horizon, consistent with the appearance of distant precipitation. Below the horizon, a broad band of flat, bright yellow extends across the full width of the canvas. The yellow is even and smooth in the middle distance. At the bottom of the canvas, the field gives way to a band of textured brushwork. Individual flower heads in yellow-green are painted with raised impasto strokes against a darker green ground. The canvas edges are dark and finished, and the work is displayed without a frame.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.