Pastel 11 inches x 14 inches x 1/8 $350.00 USD Sold
When I created this pastel, I wanted to capture the spirit of the Southwest that I know and love—the golden light, the open sky, and the life that thrives in the desert. The roadrunner, standing proudly in the foreground, felt like the perfect symbol of that energy and resilience. I took care to layer its earthy browns, creams, and golds to mirror the tones of the New Mexico landscape that surrounds it.
Behind the bird, I imagined the sun rising over the mesas, casting that familiar golden glow that transforms the desert each morning. The soft grasses in the foreground add a hint of movement, while the distant mesas—painted in subtle reds and ochres—root the scene in the rugged beauty of Albuquerque’s high desert.
For me, this piece is a love letter to the Land of Enchantment—a celebration of the harmony between its wildlife, its light, and its endless horizons. I hope it invites viewers to pause for a moment and feel the quiet peace of a Southwestern sunrise.
When I created this pastel, I wanted to capture the spirit of the Southwest that I know and love—the golden light, the open sky, and the life that thrives in the desert. The roadrunner, standing proudly in the foreground, felt like the perfect symbol of that energy and resilience. I took care to layer its earthy browns, creams, and golds to mirror the tones of the New Mexico landscape that surrounds it.
Behind the bird, I imagined the sun rising over the mesas, casting that familiar golden glow that transforms the desert each morning. The soft grasses in the foreground add a hint of movement, while the distant mesas—painted in subtle reds and ochres—root the scene in the rugged beauty of Albuquerque’s high desert.
For me, this piece is a love letter to the Land of Enchantment—a celebration of the harmony between its wildlife, its light, and its endless horizons. I hope it invites viewers to pause for a moment and feel the quiet peace of a Southwestern sunrise.