Dragonfly #3 oil painting by Rich Cleveland

Dragonfly #3

Painted this one for the third time, a commission from Moab local Jeanette Kopell, someone my wife and I have known more than 25 years. Thank you Jeanette! Every time I painted this one, I made small improvements (in my opinion). The second one went to Anita Hallberg of La Read more…

Sand Dune Arch

Sand Dune Arch

SOLD – Sand Dune Arch – 8″ x 10″ oils on stretched canvas. I took some liberties with color. Maybe it’s just me, but do you see an eagle… and a dog…? It’s got a lot for a little painting. Headed to @moabmade soon.

Morning Glory Rappel Painting

Morning Glory Rappel

This little 9″ x 12″ painting was done as a study for a larger version, which is now being done as a commission for someone who contacted me via my Instagram account. I used an overexposed but nicely composed pic of Morning Glory Arch, then added the rappelling figure later. Read more…

Yesterday & Today

New Landscape 18″ x 24″

This landscape is entitled “Yesterday & Today” and features a rider on horseback at a natural feature in Kane Creek Canyon (Moab, Utah) known as “The Devil’s Golf Ball” and also, by rock climbers, as “Happy Turk Hoodoo”. It was my first time painting on stretched linen. I liked it! Read more…