Blue Canyon

This piece has heavy texture in places. This texture comes from building up heavy layers of paint, which provides a rich history for the piece, not all of which is always visible. The piece is finished with a coat of gloss varnish, which helps protect the painting over time. The painting has a gloss finish. This piece is mounted on wood panel. It comes wired for hanging. A certificate of authenticity is adhered to the back of the piece using archival-quality adhesive.

This is the third piece that I’ve created from the exact same photograph that I took at Red Rock State Park in Sedona, Arizona a few years ago, and the next piece on my easel now is a 4th version of this same image! In this piece, I focused on more muted styling, making simple, monochromatic line work using a blue posca paint marker. I lightly smeared this in places using gloss medium to provide some fluid mid-tones to balance out the high contrast. I wanted to bring out the chaotic energy hidden within the details of this nature scene. I also wanted to use atypical cool colors and use a gloss, almost wet looking finish, to contrast with the hot dry reality of the desert.