"Almost There" -Artist's Original | Original Hand-Painted Watercolor from the Pacific Crest Trail

Painted directly from lived experience, this original piece is both a tribute to the journey and a timeless reminder of the strength it takes to keep walking. A heartfelt heirloom for those who know the wilderness as home.

This one-of-a-kind, hand-painted watercolor captures the quiet perseverance of the long journey north on the Pacific Crest Trail. Titled "Almost There," it portrays the hiker, worn from the miles yet filled with resolve, the pack on her back bears the marks of the trail: sun-bleached, patched, and sagging with the weight of experience. Her sleeping pad clings to the bottom like a faithful companion, whispering stories of countless nights under the stars. Every brushstroke carries the spirit of solitude, determination, and the nearing promise of the finish line.

This is an original watercolor illustration hand painted by Robert N. Riedel 

• Original one-of-a-kind watercolor on cold press (not a print)

• Hand-painted- inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike

• Self-portrait of the artist—a personal piece from the journey
  

• Framed- Professionally matted and framed

  •  Frame includes glare proof and UV protective glass.
    

• Signed and dated by the artist on trail

• Ships with a certificate of authenticity 

• Size  ~11x14 frame sizes will vary 

  *Original artwork is unframed until sold. Frames will vary from image above.