This is a painting fresh off of the easel of a view from the Cameron Trading Post on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona overlooking the Little Colorado River not far from the east entrance to the Grand Canyon. There is a wonderful dining room at the trading post that has a beutiful collection of Navajo rugs on the walls. The early evening light just at sundown was spectacular giving everything a warm glow. The orange light was contrast beautifully with the cooler long shadows cast across the desert landscape.

The painting was done on a linen panel that was first toned with a warm burnt sienna wash. The rest of the colors were painted over this wash with the warm tone of the burnt sienna coming through the thin transparent shadow washes. Heavier paint was used on the bright highlights. I just love the effect of the cool transparent darks.

The painting is for sale in my studio.