Holding the Last Light

Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 11X14 inches
Location: Desert National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

Painted en plein air during an artist residency at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada, this piece captures a fleeting moment as the day softens into evening. Warm pinks and muted violets stretch across the sky, settling gently over distant desert hills and open ground.

Working on site allowed for a direct, responsive approach loose brushwork, shifting light, and subtle color changes reflect the atmosphere as it was experienced in real time. Rather than focusing on precise detail, the painting holds onto the feeling of the landscape: quiet, expansive, and unhurried.

Inspired by the stillness of the desert at dusk, this piece invites a moment to breathe and take in the calm.

Perfect for collectors drawn to natural landscapes, soft color palettes, and work created on location, this original painting brings a sense of openness and quiet into any space.

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