Bulldog Canyon Wash

16 x 20 inches Oil on canvas ~ state 1

Need to return to early morning light when tops of sage brush getting hit with light





Edward Abelo working at same spot overlooking wash at Bulldog canyon

Two riders came by today running at one point. What a fun place to take a ride!
The four peaks are in the distance facing north.

Bulldog Notch

11 x 14 inches Oil on canvas on birch



State one from last year



Returning to location year later....

Bulldog Pass

11 x 14 approx Oil on canvas on birch



First round from last year

I took a bunch of my paintings done last year at this location of Bulldog Pass in Goldfield Mts in Tonto Natl Park, and they all benefited shall we say?!

I'll post some more ...

Saguaro with Four Peaks

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas board

A little plein air going on after sunrise. It started out pretty dark and 48 degrees but no wind.
never really took off any clothing layers, as it was overcast most of the morning.
Outrageously peaceful and wonderful to be in Tonto State Park with the only concern being what am trying to convey in my painting? After coming home, it occurs to me after it dries, that I might clean up a saguaro or two, as the wet on wet can get tricky. I can see how a studio version of this would allow me to glaze on the sky and feather the colors more before adding the foreground...perhaps this would have some merit.
At times I felt as if I were channeling Marsden Hartley ...apologizes to MH fans. It does wing you up through the process spontaneously.

Bulldog Spring

12" x 12" Oil on canvas

This is larger view of yesterday's post
that were done the same day.
The light from sunrise behind the mountain
continued to brighten everything, and the
strong shadow of the mountain receded by
late morning