View from the Zion Human History Museum

Mike Simpson

I painted this 9×12 watercolor from the back patio of the Human History Museum during the quick painting event of the Zion Plein Air Invitational event that I was so proud to be a part of. This is the same view I used for a 9×12 demonstration the first day of the week long event. This painting was done on a piece …

On the Eastside of Zion National Park

Mike Simpson

This 10×14 watercolor is the second and last painting I did on the Eastside of Zion National Park during the Zion Plein Air Invitational. I liked the distant white monument with the warm and cool colors which provided a nice backdrop for the red rock features in the mid and fore ground. I had hoped to and planned to come back …

Sculpted by Nature in Zion National Park

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

The eastside of Zion National Park is different than the westside and in the canyon. This part of the park has much more varied rock formations with endless twists and turns. Colors of rock and foliage are amazing, especially in the fall of the year. The stresses of uplift, wind and water erosion make for some amazing rock features. It’s …

West Temple Morning

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

This  14 x10 watercolor is the first painting I did from the recent Zion Plein Air Invitational of which I was proud to be one of 24 artists selected nationwide to paint in the park as part of the 100 year national park celebration. Zion National Park is an amazing place for landscape painters. It is almost overwhelming with 360 degree …