Canyon de Chelly Overlook

"Canyon de Chelly Overlook"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$175

I love to paint Canyon de Chelly because of the dramatic cliffs and the gorgeous colors.  I took a photo of this scene late in the day when the shadows were dramatic and the colors intense.  It was a lot of fun to paint!

Protective Mama

"Protective Mama"

14x11

oil on linen panel
$160

The colors in the calf did not translate well in the photo.  The actual colors are more muted--not so blue.  It would be nice if the photo always looked just like the painting, but that never happens.  I took the photo of these two on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  They were part of a herd that crossed the road right in front of me.