Saturday, January 16, 2010

Monument Valley III

 
5" x 7"  oil on gessoed masonite
$100.00 + $10. s/h
please contact me if interested

One of the great things about being an artist is that you take what you see, whether it be a landscape, still life or figure, and put down your feelings toward that and share it with others.  It would be hard for me to paint something well if I didn't feel something for that.  I paint a lot of landscapes because I love the out of doors.

Monument Valley is a place that when you visit you are so awed by your surroundings.  Yes, it's bleak, but it is impressive, amazing, breathtaking.








When we retired our son gave us the book "501 Must See Destinations".  Monument Valley is one of those destinations. "It is the quintessential desert landscape defining the American West."






4 comments:

Debbi Smith Rourke said...

LOVE this one. Never been to Monument Valley but love the west, especially Sedona. Can't wait to see you in Austin.

L.Holm said...

You really capture the magical quality of the land you see, Pam. Your love of each place comes through.

Becky Joy said...

Very nice.You've captured the "west".

Pam Holnback said...

Debbi, I haven't been to Sedona, That's on my list.

Thanks Liz, Monument Valley really is magical!

Becky, Thanks, the west is amazing! And, so much to paint!