Bells of the Abbey

“I’ve always felt that I’ve had a lot of luck, a lot of blessings, in the sense that it helped me through. I’ve been very fortunate, very happy to have my paintings sell and be able to do well that way.” – Charles Pabst

For those who love the outdoors, Lake Tahoe is a dream destination. But at the end of an activity-filled day, who would not want to explore the indoors of the surrounding establishments? Marcus Ashley Gallery is a highly recommended respite that tourists will not regret adding to their must-drop-by list. One very good impetus is its impressive collection of Charles Pabst art. These impressionist paintings are the stuff that dreams are made of.

Take Bells of the Abbey, for instance. At first glance, one would get the impression that it is a sketch of the artist’s fantasy, owing to the misty and overcast quality embracing the scene. And yet, a closer look reveals the stark realness of the location that a viewer will appreciate.

A deeply religious man, Pabst is passionate about presenting religious symbols on canvas. Here, he uses his signature divergence of tints and fervent brushwork to immortalize the bell tower on a church in Italy’s countryside.  Bells of the Abbey is on display at the Marcus Ashley Gallery, where it can be bought and even custom framed on request.