Canyon Wonder

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

Continuing with my love affair of the red rock country in Utah and Western Colorado is Capitol Reef National Park where this Canyon Wonder is located. If you drive to the very end of the paved scenic drive in Capitol Reef, you can hike on down the ensuing canyon. On one wall, high up, is the carving of names of …

Boulder Farmstead

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

In Southern Utah between Torrey and Escalante on scenic Highway 12 is the little rural community Boulder, Utah. This scene overlooks a farmstead in Boulder as you come down the hill from Escalante. All very pastoral and wonderful rock formations. A delight to paint anywhere along the route. An original 21 x 28 image watercolor using professional grade Winsor & Newton …

Natural Wonder

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

Natural Wonder is found in little known Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. I’ve painted many times in Capitol Reef. The red rock features of the landscape are inspiring and are a true natural wonder. The landscape is typical of that found in Southern Utah along the scenic highway 12 that traverses that part of the state. I love it …

Grand Wash in Capitol Reef National Park Utah

Grand Wash Capitol Reef National Park

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

Grand Wash was painted on location in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah one fine fall day. I like the simple shapes and the beautiful desert colors. Capitol reef is a favorite place to paint. The red rock geology offers a wealth of color opportunities and lends itself well to the watercolor medium. Proud canyon walls cast cool shadows over …