Bringing the Outdoors In: A Conversation with Lik Fine Art on Park City’s Main Street

When designing a mountain contemporary home in Park City, the right artwork doesn't just fill a wall—it transforms the space. Recently, Christy Gallen of the Schlopy Family Real Estate Team had the pleasure of sitting down with Brad Ripple, a fine art consultant at the stunning Lik Fine Art on Park City’s Main Street, to discuss the transformative power of landscape photography.

Here are the highlights from their conversation about capturing the grandeur of nature, the legacy of Peter Lik, and how to find the perfect statement piece for your home.

heavenly night - Lik Fine Art

The Emotional Draw of Nature's Grandeur

Peter Lik has a unique talent for capturing the raw beauty of the earth. When guests walk into the gallery, the goal is for them to experience a deep, personal connection to the artwork.

As Brad explains, the art elicits a full gamut of emotions. Depending on the piece, viewers might feel:

• Inspired by the sheer creative energy on display.
• Awe-struck by the wonder of our planet.
• Calm and peaceful through serene, nostalgic landscapes.

With so much natural beauty surrounding us in Utah, stepping into the gallery feels like an extension of the outdoors—a place where it’s incredibly easy to get happily lost.

Curating Art for a Mountain Contemporary Home

Because Lik's pieces are incredibly immersive, they often become the focal point of a room. So, how do you choose the right one? That’s exactly where art consultants like Brad come in.

Pride - Lik Fine Art

The gallery offers a highly customized experience to ensure a perfect fit:



• Custom Sizing: Pieces are custom-produced and can be scaled anywhere from standard sizes up to a massive 28 feet by 9.5 feet.
• Digital Renderings: By providing a photo of your wall and its dimensions, the gallery can create digital renderings to show exactly how a panoramic or vertical piece will fill the space.
• Thematic Matching: Whether you want to echo your local surroundings or create a "window" to a sentimental location (like a favorite beach, desert, or lake), the gallery can narrow down Lik's extensive archives to fit your vision.
• In-Person Viewing: The gallery features a dedicated viewing room where clients can witness Lik’s signature "hat trick"—the incredible way his photography reacts to lighting.

ocean window - Lik Fine Art

The Meet the Artist: Peter Lik

For those unfamiliar with the artist behind the lens, Peter Lik's resume is nothing short of extraordinary.



• He is originally from Australia and is entirely self-taught.
• With over 40 years of shooting experience, he is currently the most awarded and collected landscape photographer of all time.
• His work hangs in the prestigious Smithsonian Institution.
• He holds the record for one of the most expensive photographs ever sold (Phantom, which sold for $6.5 million).

Despite his incredible pedigree, Lik remains an adventurer at heart who wants his work to be accessible to a wide audience, with limited editions starting at $6,000. Park City is lucky to host one of his newest locations, boasting more wall space and displaying more of his work than any of his other spaces.

Echoing the Wasatch Back and Beyond

Utah’s rugged terrain heavily influences local buyers. People are drawn to Park City for its beautiful nature, and Lik’s work directly echoes that draw. In fact, Peter recently visited Park City and captured five new images, including a stunning shot of Bonanza Flats during the fall colors.

enchanting grove - Lik Fine Art

However, his art also acts as a transportive escape, giving homeowners epic views of places they could never physically build a house.

"You go to Mesa Arch to watch the sunrise... and you show up to 50 photographers trying to take an image, and it really kills the peace and solitude. You're not going to watch a sunrise from there alone. But you can definitely watch that sunrise through the light reactivity of his images... It conveys that peace and solitude. It's almost better than the real thing." — Brad Ripple

Why We Love the Wasatch Back

To wrap up the conversation, Christy asked Brad the signature question: What is your favorite thing about working and living in the Wasatch Back?

Beyond the obvious natural beauty, Brad highlighted the community. The eccentric, fun, and vibrant characters that make up Park City are what truly make it one of the best places to live.



nocturnal glow - Lik Fine Art

Visit Lik Fine Art on Main Street to experience these transportive pieces for yourself, and connect with the Schlopy Family Real Estate Team to find the perfect home for your new collection.