A Visual Symphony: Brian C. Zickafoose’s Artistic Journey with Mountain Music Festival
Since 2018, visionary artist Brian C. Zickafoose has been weaving his artistic magic into the fabric of the Mountain Music Festival at ACE Adventure Resort on the New River Gorge in West Virginia. This annual collaboration has become a cherished tradition, adding a vibrant visual dimension to the festival’s already dynamic atmosphere.
Harmony of Creativity and Nature
Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the New River Gorge, the Mountain Music Festival is a celebration of music, adventure, and the great outdoors. Brian’s collaboration with the festival began as an exploration of the intersection between creativity and nature, reflecting the festival’s core values.
A Tapestry of Festival Art
Each year, Brian unveils a new masterpiece, a visual symphony that captures the spirit and energy of the festival. From vibrant landscapes to psychedelic explorations, his festival art has become an integral part of the Mountain Music Festival experience. The canvas, like the festival itself, transforms into a living, breathing entity that resonates with the rhythm of the music and the pulse of the surroundings.
Immersive Live Art Experience
One of the highlights of this collaboration is the live art experience that Brian brings to the festival grounds. Festival-goers have the unique opportunity to witness the creation of a masterpiece in real-time. The festival becomes a canvas, and Brian, the conductor of colors, orchestrates a visual spectacle that unfolds alongside the live musical performances.
Community and Connection
The collaboration goes beyond the canvas. Brian’s art serves as a focal point for festival-goers, creating a sense of community and connection. It becomes a shared experience, a visual storytelling that encapsulates the memories, music, and magic of the Mountain Music Festival.
The Evolution Continues
As the collaboration enters its fifth year, the evolution of Brian’s festival art continues. Each stroke of the brush, each burst of color, adds a new layer to the ongoing story. It’s a testament to the symbiotic relationship between art and music, nature and creativity.
Join the Visual Journey
Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, Brian C. Zickafoose’s festival art adds an extra layer of wonder to the Mountain Music Festival. Join us on this visual journey, where the New River Gorge becomes a canvas, and the spirit of the festival is etched into every brushstroke.
Stay tuned for updates and glimpses into the artistic process as we embark on another year of creativity, collaboration, and celebration at the Mountain Music Festival with Brian C. Zickafoose. The stage is set, the canvas awaits, and the journey continues to unfold. Let the artistry play on!
Painting :: Adventures on the Appalachian Transformation
Adventures on the Appalachian Transformation – Anthony’s Nose, Cortlandt, New York
36″ x 24″ x 2″ – Oil Mischtechnik Painting on Panel
Brian Christopher Zickafoose © 2022
This painting was inspired by a popular scenic spot on the Appalachian Trail overlooking the Bear Mountain Bridge on the Hudson River in upstate New York. Every year thousands of pilgrims hike the craggy mountain climb to Anthony’s Nose summit for sprawling, panoramic views of the Hudson Valley. On the upward path, we undergo a purification of spirit as we ascend the heights culminating in our communion with the One.
Prints and Posters Available.
Painting :: A Cougar on McAfee Knob
A Cougar on McAfee Knob by Brian C. Zickafoose, 36″ x 24″ on Gessobord Panel, Mischtechnik Oil Painting, 2021.
McAfee Knob is an ancient place of mystery on the Appalachian Trail near Roanoke, Virginia, and this painting is artist, Brian Zickafoose’s homage to McAfee Knob and the beauty of the Blue Ridge.
Posters and prints available.
Painting :: Ferocious Flow
Ferocious Flow, 14″ Hexagon Wood Panel, Mischtechnik Oil Painting, 2020 by Brian C. Zickafoose
Painting :: Deer Ol’ Dad Knows the Path
Deer Ol’ Dad Knows the Path, 14″ Hexagon Wood Panel, Mischtechnink Oil Painting, 2020 by Brian C. Zickafoose
Fall Collection: New Woven Art Blankets
Don’t get caught in the cold, our new blankets have got your back and they are toasty!
Snuggle up with these durable, heirloom, woven throws, featuring art by Brian C. Zickafoose.
Ancient River in Autumn blankets are back in stock by popular demand.
I am also proud to roll out our newest blankets starring the bear and the owl, as pictured above.
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, commercial weaving looms are able to recreate my artwork in blanket form with stunning clarity and detail.
Due to slight variations in the production process, each blanket is unique.
These are the large size throw, measuring 68″ x 50″ Inches.
100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton.
Made in the USA in small batches.
Price includes USPS Priority shipping. Continental US only.
For international orders, please reply to this email for a custom shipping estimate.
What Does “Made in America” Really Mean?!
Good question.
Here is what “Made in America” means to me.
It is not always the easiest path or the most profitable but I go to great lengths to source my products from vendors on American soil.
It’s important to me that each product that I offer is created sustainably by people who love their craft and who are compensated properly for their time and energy.
From the farmers growing the cotton, to the weavers, to the picture framers, to the printers I use to image my paintings and reproduce my prints.
No sweatshop labor here. All love. All American.
When you purchase products from my shop, I can confidently say thank you from literally hundreds of American families whose livelihoods your business supports.