Description: A group of angels wait to climb a terribly steep stairway. One angel is angry and pounding the cloud. Another angel is exasperated (envious) that another angel is easily making the climb, but she has help from a magical string coming down. Cupid looks on with interest and amusement. Or is he really there to look up skirts? Etc.

Artist Comment:
This is a study for another cloud painting, with the intention of painting more of these as a style. I am also trying here for a lot of mid tones, some high tones in the clouds and outfits, and a few darker accents with symbolism. I'm not thrilled with my level of composition during the holiday break in 2025, but I worked on this drawing off and on for three days. So I at least have to try the painting. The "Deadly" in the title does refer to the deadly sins, and "Arete" in the title means an outside corner in rock climbing (French: Arête), which is depicted here, and also a secondary Greek meaning of excellence or virtue (Greek: Aretē).
Size: 18" x 18"

Frame: No

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