Monument on Volcanic Rocks in Oil Painting

An imposing monument rises from jagged volcanic rocks along a rugged shoreline. This oil painting on canvas uses thick impasto and visible brushstrokes to convey texture and power. The monument is a tall stone obelisk standing among black basalt boulders, with lava-glow flickering in crevices. A dramatic sky—fiery reds, deep blues, and smoky grays—blooms behind it, casting warm golds and burnt umber highlights across the scene. The low viewpoint makes the monument appear monumental and timeless, a tribute to resilience. The palette blends ochre, burnt sienna, charcoal, and violet with a varnished sheen typical of oil on canvas.