This is a great little red rock oil I just did in the studio. It has a little of everything that I enjoy about painting in oils, from thin washes in the wall on the left to thicker paint in the clouds. It was a fun little painting. The reference I used was a watercolor that I did on location a couple of years ago. That’s the best way to do it, on locaton, but in lieu of that, painting from a study, as in this case, works fine.

The scene is of the entrance to Grand Wash over in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. It is a favorite place to go paint. Part of Capitol Reef NP is the site of an early Morman settlement. The fruit orchards that were established still exist and the public is invited to partake of the bounty for a small donation you can leave in the can at the gate.

This little oil can be purchased at auction. Click here for more information. Thanks for looking.