Long way down: Far way forward
Behind the Scenes

Finished Painting
Oil on Wood 8" x 10" • 2025
Color Breakdown
Peach-Orange
30%
Deep Red
28%
Gray
18%
Blue-Gray
12%
Dark Brown
8%
Light Peach
4%
Value Breakdown
Highlights
8%
Lights
22%
Midtones
40%
Darks
22%
Deep Shadows
8%
About This Piece
This was a plien air painting I did in Horshoe Bend in Arizona. I just came back from hiking the Narrows and was ready for something more stationary. It was hot and I had no chair but I wanted to do at least one piece on this trip. I think the heat I experienced there led to me using very warm and faded colors which worked out well. Everytime I look at this painting I remember how hot it was.
Work in progress photos coming soon!