Neal Philpott, Peeking Through (2019), oil on canvas

Sugarman Peterson Gallery, 130 W. Palace Ave., 505-982-0340, sugarmanpetersongallery .com Artist Neal Philpott’s landscapes capture an ephemeral quality of light and form with a certain softness of appearance. But their stillness and quietude contrast with the sweeping intensity of whitewater streams and dramatic cloud-filled skies. Sometimes, wide-open mountain vistas beckon with the welcome sights of a far-off homestead. His nuanced compositions reflect the changing seasons and the fleeting moods of nature. Since 1988, he’s lived in Oregon City, Oregon, finding inspiration in the splendor of the Northwestern terrain. An exhibition of his new paintings is currently on view and is up through Sept. 30.