16x12 Oil on Canvas
This
painting was inspired by my first impression of Zion National Park, in
southwestern Utah. The roadside location is approximately 35 miles outside of
Springdale, a small town within walking distance of the park entrance. My goal
was to create a similar composition as the painting in the prior post, with the
clear blue sky setting an atmospheric tone.
During my week
long excursion of this region in 2012, I hiked trails of Zion, Snow Canyon,
Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Bryce Canyon. The beauty of the landscape was so
diverse from one park to the next, even though they were only within several
hours of each other. From this single trip, there is a series of paintings,
waiting to emerge.
There is just not enough time to create the visions behind me. Although losing inspiration may be common among artists, I simply do not understand how one could run out of subjects to paint.
Keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing more of your work from the southwest.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your motivational comment, Capt. Brian! I did not realize how beautiful a desert region could be. It's tough competition for the Florida coast, lol!
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