Green River Overlook
I was inspired to paint this piece during a camping trip to Canyonlands National Park. While I was there, I stopped at the Green River Overlook. As I was viewing the overlook, I noticed some washes on the canyon bed that water would run down to the main canyon. These washes seemed to rush toward you and lead your eye into the canyon. I knew that I wanted to paint this scene by emphasizing the wash to create movement in the canyon. I made a plan to return in the morning to watch the sunrise and to see what kind of effects the morning light would have on the canyon in pursuit of the perfect composition for a painting.
To my surprise, the next morning was spectacular. I stood at the canyon edge, eagerly awaiting the sun to rise. The transformation of colors as the sunlight penetrated the canyon was awe-inspiring. The washes leading to the canyon turned into deep shadow lines. The color of the canyon bed glowed silvery and hot at the same time. I stood there and took it all in, and a feeling of weightlessness came over me. After my experience, I knew I needed to go home to my studio and create a composition of weightlessness. "Green River Overlook" was completed in May 2024.
I was inspired to paint this piece during a camping trip to Canyonlands National Park. While I was there, I stopped at the Green River Overlook. As I was viewing the overlook, I noticed some washes on the canyon bed that water would run down to the main canyon. These washes seemed to rush toward you and lead your eye into the canyon. I knew that I wanted to paint this scene by emphasizing the wash to create movement in the canyon. I made a plan to return in the morning to watch the sunrise and to see what kind of effects the morning light would have on the canyon in pursuit of the perfect composition for a painting.
To my surprise, the next morning was spectacular. I stood at the canyon edge, eagerly awaiting the sun to rise. The transformation of colors as the sunlight penetrated the canyon was awe-inspiring. The washes leading to the canyon turned into deep shadow lines. The color of the canyon bed glowed silvery and hot at the same time. I stood there and took it all in, and a feeling of weightlessness came over me. After my experience, I knew I needed to go home to my studio and create a composition of weightlessness. "Green River Overlook" was completed in May 2024.
I was inspired to paint this piece during a camping trip to Canyonlands National Park. While I was there, I stopped at the Green River Overlook. As I was viewing the overlook, I noticed some washes on the canyon bed that water would run down to the main canyon. These washes seemed to rush toward you and lead your eye into the canyon. I knew that I wanted to paint this scene by emphasizing the wash to create movement in the canyon. I made a plan to return in the morning to watch the sunrise and to see what kind of effects the morning light would have on the canyon in pursuit of the perfect composition for a painting.
To my surprise, the next morning was spectacular. I stood at the canyon edge, eagerly awaiting the sun to rise. The transformation of colors as the sunlight penetrated the canyon was awe-inspiring. The washes leading to the canyon turned into deep shadow lines. The color of the canyon bed glowed silvery and hot at the same time. I stood there and took it all in, and a feeling of weightlessness came over me. After my experience, I knew I needed to go home to my studio and create a composition of weightlessness. "Green River Overlook" was completed in May 2024.
Size: 48”x48”
Medium: Oil Paint on canvas
Alder Frame