Green Reprieve 14" x 14" $400 unframed

This image is the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon near Phantom Ranch. It was late in the day when the air temperatures finally dipped into the low 100s!! Any water was a welcome reprieve.

Inside Angel 20 x 28 inches $700 unframed

This painting is much larger than the small ones I've been posting, but it's the first painting from a very special trip into the Grand Canyon. I was lucky enough to be able to hike with a group last month for three days. On the way out, we took the Bright Angel trail. Between huffing and puffing, I was able to snap off some photos that will inspire paintings for months, including this one!

Red Rocks Rising 6 X 9in. $165 framed

This scene is from an isolated road west and north of Albuquerque. I often think that an impressive rock like this would be a destination for sightseers if it were the only one like it for miles around. But here, it's just the 'average' scenery.

Pagosa Sunset 6 X 9in. $165 framed

This image was from a trip to Pagosa Springs, Colorado from several years ago. Both the sky and the water are blended pastel (which feels like finger painting for grownups)!

View from the Train 6X9 in. $165 SOLD

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There is a beautiful, new commuter train that goes between Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Between the two cities, there are a series of pueblos with wide open spaces. This image is looking east from the train as the sun sunk low in the west.

Albuquerque Sunset 9X6in. SOLD

Few people would believe it, but most days end in Albuquerque with a spectacular sunset. This is yet another one!

Canyon Mist 6X9in. SOLD

Only last week I spent a couple very cold days at the Grand Canyon. I created this little painting as a study for a larger version I hope to create. It posed many challenges...creating brightness on a dreary day, mist rising from the canyon, and parts of the rocky cliff that were obscured by a wall in my photo. I tackled all the problems and can't wait to start the larger version!!