National Parks
Visits to some of the National Parks in Arizona, Utah and Alaska in 2021 inspired my paintings in this series which were completed in 2022. The majesty of the settings was awe inspiring yet the future of these places due to pressures of climate change and other challenges is a concern. Watercolor and acrylic with collage are the different media used for the paintings.
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Lower Emerald Pool - Zion
Water from above falls down to the lower Emerald Pool at Zion National Park. A slippery trail takes you below the waterfall and angled rock wall and around the pool. This view from the edge of the pool shows the waterfall and the distant mountain. Acrylic and collage on 24 inch x 18 inch wood panel. -
Mighty Colorado - Grand Canyon
The mighty Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon. From a distance as in this view, the river seems a slight blue ribbon that hides its power. The Grand Canyon ecosystem has been damaged by the pressures on the river by development and reduction in water. Acrylic on 18 inch high by 24 inch wide wood panel.