Artist at Play: Deserts

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Jan 29, 2014

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

After the Rain

24 inches by 36 inches
Oil on canvas

Dec 18, 2013

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Against the Rocks

22 inches by 28 inches
Oil on canvas
SOLD

Yakima River Gorge

Desert Winter

22 inches by 28 inches
Oil on canvas
SOLD

Apr 17, 2013

Henderson, NV

Desert Palm

28 inches by 22 inches
Oil on canvas

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Magic Sky

22 inches by 28 inches
Oil on canvas

Jan 23, 2013

Kingman Wash

Lake Mead View

22 inches by 28 inches
Oil on canvas

Sep 21, 2012

Valley of Fire

Waves of Stone

22 inches by 28 inches
Oil on canvas

Aug 29, 2012

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Shadows on the Hills
22 inches by 28 inches
Oil on canvas

Jul 23, 2012

Valley of Fire

Desert Abstract

28 inches by 22 inches
Oil on canvas

Jun 27, 2012

Zion National Park

Zion Sunset

24 inches by 18 inches
Oil on canvas
SOLD

May 23, 2012

Valley of Fire

River of Stone

24 inches by 18 inches
Oil on canvas

Mar 31, 2012

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Red Stone Path
18 inches by 24 inches
Oil on canvas

Artist Statement

Play of Light

I am fascinated with the play of light. I love to experiment with light in my paintings and photographs. I love how light transforms the everyday into the magical and how light and shadow can play tricks with your imagination.

Years ago I took a photography class from Ruth Bernhard. She told me three things that stuck with me to this day: stay close to home, the subject is light, and only take color photos if color is one of the subjects. I have found that this advice works just as well for painting as it does for photography. I love to find interest and beauty in what is around me every day. I am fascinated by the movement of light and I love to play with color.