Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Black Canyon of the Gunnison”
The Gunnison River as it flows through the Black Canyon National Park in Colorado is known as Gold Medal Waters for trout fishing. Anglers from all over the world come to fish these waters. The scenic beauty of the area is second to none and very unique. Portions of the river are easily accessible while other portions remain a little …
A scrawny evergreen snag hanging onto the cliffside in the Black Canyon National Park. I used washes in oil to create some of the texture of the rock walls and then applied a heavier brush stroke on top of it to enhance the look. I was very pleased with the overall look of this painting. The Black Canyon of the …
Hardy fir trees hanging onto the cliffs of the Black Canyon National Park. I have painted for the Park Service here for nearly 20 years now. The Black Canyon is difficult subject matter to capture with brush. The light is constantly changing from morning to afternoon and the canyon walls change with it. Black Canyon Cliff Hangers is a framed original 24×18 …
Another original oil painting in my series on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park capturing a summer evening rain shower passing over. The canyon walls are visible through the thin virga veil of rain. I’ve painted for the Black Canyon for over 20 years. This a framed 18×24 original oil painting of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison …
This is a plein aire painting I did on the south rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park at the Chasm View overlook. There was a railing there to prevent the unwary from falling over the edge and I was right against the railing. In fact I was so close that I let a brush slip out …
This plein air painting of Cross Fissure view is from the south rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I have painted for the Park for over 20 years and never get tired of the challenge of the view. The Gunnison River is far below. The geological features of the canyon are a wonder. This 8×10 oil …
An oil painting I did en plein air from the Tomichi Overlook at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I have painted for the Park for over 20 years and never tire of the challenges of the views. The Gunnison River is far below. The views of the Black Canyon change from morning to afternoon because of the changing …