June 2022

We started our summer travels in Utah with oranges and blues.  I painted at Zion National Park and Dead Horse Point.  We enjoyed hikes and drives, exploring interesting rock formations, canyons, and rivers.

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Paintings

'Zion and On'

11x14

'Zion Grove'

16x20

'Colorado River Gooseneck'

11x14

'Cutting Through'

16x20

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Zion National Park

Watchman Campground

We had a view of Watchman Peak out our back window!

I painted at our campsite in the morning two days in a row, when it was cool, and the light was good.

‘Zion and On’

11x14

‘Zion Grove’

16x20

Dead Horse Point State Park

About halfway from Zion to home.  The Colorado River has carved out the rock into a canyon over time, on its way to the Grand Canyon.  Gooseneck Bend is especially picturesque.

Dead Horse Point

I painted at the point two consecutive mornings.

The first day was overcast. The colors were saturated, and the river was reflective.

‘Colorado River Gooseneck'

11x14

The second day was sunny. There was more contrast, and the river was blue in the morning.

'Dead Horse Point'

16x20