Even though my trip to the Southwest was last April. I have finally been able to finish (or get close to finishing) the second in desert landscape painting series that I am working on.
I am fascinated by the desert and its untouched wilderness. The colors and textures are so rich and full of dimension. There was something other worldly about some of the places I past through in Northern Arizona. Vast distances of space full of strange and beautiful rock formations. I was inspired to capture some of that beauty and interpret it in a painting.
It is really close to being done. There are still some details that need some finishing touch’s but overall I feel pretty good about it. The dimensions are 21″ x 34″.
Jeffrey Thompson Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 2:18 pmVisit Jeffrey Thompson
Gabe,
Painting looks good. Like to view the other one as well, is it on this blog?
JT
Dave Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 2:21 pmVisit Dave
That looks really amazing, Gabe - the colors are awesome. I’d love to see a close-up to get a sense of your brushwork.
Gabe Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:10 pmVisit Gabe
Here is a link to the first desert landscape painting.
It is crazy how different it looks close up. I think 10′ to 15′ feet back is the perfect distance for it to really come to life.
Gina Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 6:29 amVisit Gina
Gabe,
That’s a great one. The clouds are my favorite…sort of heavy and sad.
wendy june Says:
January 31st, 2008 at 12:36 pmVisit wendy june
gabrial, Manoman, it’s like being there–awesome. the colors and detail look like a photo–i know it came from one but whatta talant! love you lots.