Brush and Hill

Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 5X7 inches
Location: Desert National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada
Year: 2026

Painted en plein air in the backcountry of Desert National Wildlife Refuge, this piece captures a hillside alive with color and movement. Loose, layered brushwork builds the foreground with quick marks and shifting tones, while the darker ridge beyond holds the composition together.

Hints of unexpected color—pinks, warm ochres, and greens—push through the surface, reflecting how light and heat transform the desert landscape. The painting leans into immediacy over detail, shaped by the conditions on location and the need to work quickly in the field.