Studio time

Thankful for the workshop in Arizona this past January, I took the opportunity to develop one of the scenes that I liked using the plein air painting of the same scene. This is the Saguaro River, in a basin that is surrounded by huge red rocks. The ranch that is close by maintains lodging and meals for visitors and offers horseback riding on the many trails in the area. It was a most delightful week, and painting alongside Mitch Baird was as always full of instruction. This is 16x20, painted from an 8x10 work.