- Stanton Manolakas
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This painting I enjoyed doing because of its dramatic compositional concept. Rico Colorado is a favorite of model railroading enthusiasts who are interested in narrow guage railroading. It is a stop on the Colorado and Southern Railroad. These narrow gauge mountain railroads were a lifeline for those pioneers that helped develop the American mining and timber industries. I painted two versions of this painting as a 30"x 40" work. Shown is the second of the two paintings. So get out of the cold Rocky Mountain night air and hop on board as we leave Rico Colorado and cross Chicken Creek and chug onto Durango. All aboooard!
17 Comments
Anonymous Guest 19 May 2015
Beautiful work that captures the essence of America's railroad history! FYI: Rico, CO was on the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. Rico was the division point for the short narrow gauge line that connected Ridgway to Durango forming the western portion of Colorado's famous "Narrow Gauge Circle". Rico had an engine overhaul facility that was just to the left of where locomotive #15 is sitting. The Pro Patria Mill dominated the north end of the train yard and can be seen behind the Victorian style RGS Depot and water tank in your painting. The Rio Grande Southern Railroad was completed in 1892 and operated up until 1952. The water tank in your painting has been preserved and still stands at the bottom of North Picker Street, it is the only remaining railroad structure in Rico.Lili 20 Feb 2012
Great painting, full of little details and beautiful colors, it's really amazing.:)Terri Yu 01 Jan 2008
Stunning - in my favorites!L.A. Spilsbury 03 Dec 2007
i hope you are teaching your skills to someoneLisa Hill 17 Nov 2007
I love the way you can almost make areas of the image glow with warmth when its freezing and snowing! Your amazing. Breathtaking work, Lisa xIan Hershey 21 Jul 2007
I've taken the Durango -Silverton several times and smell the steam in your work. I really love the sky-high and cold. Fantastic!Cathy Savels 05 Jul 2007
Amazing detail!Deborah Ingram 03 Jul 2007
Congrats!! Detailing and colors are amazing. Great job. My pic of the day for sure!!Rob Slijkhuis 03 Jul 2007
What a great atmosphere; wonderful scene :)Jean M. Laffitau 03 Jul 2007
Magical!!! My pic of the day!Brooke Gillette 03 Jul 2007
Amazing details and lighting!! Fantastic :DAdam Reed 02 Jul 2007
WOW! AWESOME! Great artwork Stanton! I love the detail and color in this artwork! Adam & SheenaCristina Marsi 02 Jul 2007
I really like the old time atmosphere of all your works, but i think this one is my favorite :)Reba McDonald 01 Jul 2007
A cool painting Stanton.Leigh Karchner 01 Jul 2007
Incredible colors and details Stanton! I also love your storytelling.Julie Mayser 01 Jul 2007
Great composition and very dramatic! Wonderful palette choices. I have been there altho in the daytime, and you have painted a beautiful view of this place!helen tyralik 01 Jul 2007
well detailed ,well done