This original framed painting features a bird’s-eye view of the Niagara Escarpment from Donnelly Point, Lockport, NY - with two ridges spanning the horizon against a soft blue sky. This illusion series was posted to social media beginning 23 June, 2026. This painting represents relationships, perspective, unity, and collaboration.
Niagara Escarpment: The Niagara Escarpment stretches across Western New York (WNY) and wraps around Canada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Unlike mountains formed by tectonic uplift, the Niagara Escarpment was created by erosion. As softer rock wore away beneath harder rock layers, a long ridge with a steep face was left behind.
I chose this subject after some soul-searching, trusting the old adage that an expansive view would broaden my perspective. I was rewarded with this view - two distinct ridges: the nearer one, a soft green; the further one, bluer with atmospheric perspective. I admired how they appeared bonded and fluid, almost indistinguishable from each other at a glance, together against the blue sky.
Key Features:
Original varnished plein air oil painting (3.3” x 2.3”) on archival Bristol board
Black frame (6.5” x 5”) custom-built for the piece
Mounted with archival (non-damaging) methods on archival double matting
Museum glass provides UV protection while offering clear, glare-free viewing
Ready to hang (wired) and certificate of authenticity included
Geolocation of painting site and Niagara Escarpment natural history facts included
Environmental Responsibility: Created with high-efficiency, solvent-free methods that reflect years of intentional, low-impact practice. Shipped with high-end gallery packing practices and intentionally sustainable, recyclable materials.
Own It Today: Tap the button below to secure this original piece for your fine art collection.
Note: Watermarks won’t appear on your purchase; they’re for copyright protection.
This original framed painting features a bird’s-eye view of the Niagara Escarpment from Donnelly Point, Lockport, NY - with two ridges spanning the horizon against a soft blue sky. This illusion series was posted to social media beginning 23 June, 2026. This painting represents relationships, perspective, unity, and collaboration.
Niagara Escarpment: The Niagara Escarpment stretches across Western New York (WNY) and wraps around Canada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Unlike mountains formed by tectonic uplift, the Niagara Escarpment was created by erosion. As softer rock wore away beneath harder rock layers, a long ridge with a steep face was left behind.
I chose this subject after some soul-searching, trusting the old adage that an expansive view would broaden my perspective. I was rewarded with this view - two distinct ridges: the nearer one, a soft green; the further one, bluer with atmospheric perspective. I admired how they appeared bonded and fluid, almost indistinguishable from each other at a glance, together against the blue sky.
Key Features:
Original varnished plein air oil painting (3.3” x 2.3”) on archival Bristol board
Black frame (6.5” x 5”) custom-built for the piece
Mounted with archival (non-damaging) methods on archival double matting
Museum glass provides UV protection while offering clear, glare-free viewing
Ready to hang (wired) and certificate of authenticity included
Geolocation of painting site and Niagara Escarpment natural history facts included
Environmental Responsibility: Created with high-efficiency, solvent-free methods that reflect years of intentional, low-impact practice. Shipped with high-end gallery packing practices and intentionally sustainable, recyclable materials.
Own It Today: Tap the button below to secure this original piece for your fine art collection.
Note: Watermarks won’t appear on your purchase; they’re for copyright protection.
The full process video, posted to YouTube. © Lisa Cornwell Fine Art
