Grandstaff Canyon – 18″ x 24″ oils on linen My favorite spot to paint in Grandstaff Canyon. This reference image had fewer rocks in the water and the brush was a tangled mess blocking the usual view. I used another reference to open up the distant view, one from after Read more
“Echo Canyon” – 11″ x 14″ oils on canvas Nice view, huh? Greedy developers destroyed a beautiful area on Kane Creek Road to try and build a luxury resort. After weak attempts at greenwashing with the names “Kane Creek Preservation and Development” and “Westland Reserve”, for now they’ve settled on Read more
Grandstaff Canyon – 12″ x 24″ oils on canvas I took a lot of pictures of this spot before the big flood and I’m glad I did. It hasn’t returned to this look yet. I’ve painted variations on this scene several times, each time a little different. I used a Read more
Capitol Reef Day 2 – 12″ x 16″ oils on canvas This is the first time in over a year I didn’t finish a painting entirely in one session. I set this one aside and came back to it in the morning and saw it with fresh eyes, and made Read more
Elsie At Left Hand – 16″ x 20″ oils on canvas. Commission for James Murphy. Really fun to paint this one! #moaboilpainting #moabartist #moabart #oilpainter #originalart #moabmade #desertpainting #canyonpainting #canyonart #outdoorart #naturepainting #landscape #landscapepainting #utahart
“Killer Sense Of Direction” 9″ x 12″ oils on canvas. His friends told him to live a little. He took it too far. A real bonehead move. Don’t know what to paint? I don’t have a couple of skulls and a skeleton in my studio for nothing! #skullpainting #desertskull #moaboilpainting #moabartist #moabart #oilpainter #originalart #moabmade #desertpainting
Moonflower – 12″ x 16″ oils on canvas This was really difficult for me! Out of my comfort zone. I’ve tried to paint flowers before and mostly failed. I kind of like this one. Here’s some info for my friends who are not familiar with this flower, also known as Read more
Mexican Hat – 12″ x 12″ oils on canvas I guess they did not know the word “sombrero” so they went with Mexican Hat. It’s a natural formation found, where else…near the town of Mexican Hat. From this angle it looks more like an anvil to me, but if you Read more
SOLD! Ravens Guide Our Way – 12″ x 12″ oils on canvas. Used 3 reference images to make up this scene. Wanted to paint something a little different, not my usual home desert. And who doesn’t love ravens? 🤔If you don’t I will punch you! Until next time…enjoy the rest Read more
