Over eons, the softer rock surrounding this high desert landmark eroded, leaving it spectacularly alone in a ranchland sea of grass. While the geology of this place is fascinating, on this day, it was the dramatic colors of sunrise illuminating a lingering whisper of clouds that took my breath and made me stop. I can't do a painting anywhere near fast enough to capture such transient color, so I snapped several photos with my phone camera before continuing on my journey from Fort Davis to Alpine. It was a lovely way to begin this autumn day.
This richly colored soft pastel painting brings the magic of the high desert to your wall in an elegant wood frame that echoes the texture of the grass and solitary mountain.
- Framed: 20 x 26 x 2 in (50.8 x 66.04 x 5.08 cm)
- Subject Matter: Landscape
- Collections: Far West Texas Landscapes, Skyscapes