{"product_id":"where-light-refuses-48-x-60","title":"Where Light Refuses | 48\" x 60\"","description":"\u003c!-- Schema Markup for SEO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VisualArtwork\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Where Light Refuses\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"creator\" content=\"Richard Cole\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"dateCreated\" content=\"\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"artMedium\" content=\"Oil\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"artworkSurface\" content=\"Canvas\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"60\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"48\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere Light Refuses\u003c\/em\u003e is a 48\" × 60\" oil painting on canvas by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/richard-cole\"\u003eRichard Cole\u003c\/a\u003e (b. 1968), presenting a wide Prairie landscape in which a canola field in full bloom stretches beneath a layered storm sky of cumulus cloud and dark mid-level cloud cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCole again positions the horizon low and unbroken, running level across the lower third of the canvas. At this scale — 48 inches tall and 60 inches wide — the sky commands the full weight of the composition. The cloud formation here differs markedly from Cole's other Prairie works: large, volumetric cumulus formations in white and pale grey occupy the upper register, their rounded forms rendered with soft, blended edges and visible internal shadow. Below these, a dark band of near-black and deep teal cloud presses down toward the horizon, its lower edge irregular and heavy. Between the two cloud layers, pale blue-grey light holds in a narrow band, separating the billowing upper mass from the darker lower cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the horizon, a broad, even band of bright yellow stretches across the canvas, painting the canola field. As the eye moves into the foreground, the handling becomes more intricate. Long grass stems are rendered with directional brushstrokes, their forms leaning consistently across the lower canvas, suggesting the wind across an open field. Yellow and yellow-green blossoms are scattered individually and in small clusters across this green ground, each carefully articulated with short, precise strokes. This detailed foreground occupies a substantial portion of the lower canvas, and the intricate detail extends across the entire 60-inch span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard 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. At 48\" × 60\", \u003cem\u003eWhere Light Refuses\u003c\/em\u003e is among the largest examples of this Prairie series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions and Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhere Light Refuses\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/richard-cole\"\u003eRichard Cole\u003c\/a\u003e (b. 1968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\" × 60\" (121.9 × 152.4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished dark edges, ready to hang unframed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAcquisition Enquiries\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere Light Refuses\u003c\/em\u003e is offered through West End Gallery. At 48\" × 60\", this is a large-format work that commands significant wall presence — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Citations --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"citations\" aria-label=\"Source citations\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanada House Gallery, \u003cem\u003eRichard Cole — Artist Biography\u003c\/em\u003e, canadahouse.com, accessed 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCole Studio, \u003cem\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/em\u003e, colestudio.net, accessed 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Accessibility Description --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accessibility-description\" aria-label=\"Accessibility description for artwork\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is horizontal in orientation, wider than it is tall. A straight, unbroken horizon line runs across the lower third of the canvas, dividing the composition into a large sky above and a canola field below. The sky occupies approximately two-thirds of the picture plane. At the top of the canvas, large cumulus cloud formations in white and pale grey are rendered with soft, rounded forms and visible internal shadow. Below these, a dark band of near-black and deep teal cloud presses downward, its lower edge uneven. A narrow band of pale blue-grey light sits between the upper and lower cloud layers. Below the horizon, a broad band of bright yellow extends across the full width of the canvas, representing an open field in bloom. In the foreground, long grass stems are rendered with directional brushwork, leaning consistently to one side across the lower canvas. Individual blossoms and small clusters in yellow and yellow-green are distributed across the dark green ground. The canvas edges are dark and finished, and the work is displayed without a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Provenance --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"provenance-details\" aria-label=\"Full provenance information\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Disclaimer --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"disclaimer\" aria-label=\"Disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48211950993656,"sku":"C25158","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/3104\/9278\/files\/C25158WhereLightRefuses48x60.jpg?v=1775685715","url":"https:\/\/westendgalleryltd.com\/products\/where-light-refuses-48-x-60","provider":"West End Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}