I took the photo that inspired this painting (see last image) in the Painted Desert at Petrified Forest National Park. This original painting measures 14x11” and is sold in a white mat that brings the overall size to 16x20”. The painting was created using watercolor paint on acid free, cold press heavyweight 100% cotton 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper. It ships FREE.

About this piece:
When I was a child, I had a book of the U.S. national parks. I was always enchanted with the idea of the petrified forest, but didn’t see it until I was almost 40 years old. Those transformed logs didn’t disappoint, but what also captivated and surprised me was the brightly colored, undulating landscape of the Painted Desert, also preserved in the park. I returned a couple of months ago and took more photos, the result of which is this painting. If you know me, you know I love irony, and the fact that I painted the “painted” desert is pretty satisfying to me in that respect, too. :-)