Today's and yesterday's paintings are from a recent trip to our local desert. The early and late light is always worth the trip!
This first one was done as the morning light was clearing the mountains and lighting up the head of the valley while the canyon was still in deep shadow.
The second was not far from the first - a little later in the morning.
It's been pretty cloudy around here lately. I was in the mood for some sun so today's painting is from my last trip to Zion NP. One of my favorite (and most frustrating) places to paint.
I put the oil paints aside for the day and did today's small painting in pastels. Man! It's hard making broad marks on a little 6 x 8 piece of pastel paper!