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GATEWAY CANYONS JOURNAL SUMMER MAY 20, 2008

5/20/2008

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Onward through the Canyons of Moab. For the first time I drove the back way through Castle Valley (to Gateway). What an incredible and varied drive! The Colorado River Canyon turns into an Indian Red or Vermillion land. As you climb toward the Manti La Sal mountains you enter lush grazing meadows. You turn upwards into a mix of scrub oak and alpine foliage. Higher up, the La Sals soar above alpine meadows and streams. Runoff is beginning to saturate the land. Cattle have been moved up to graze in these pastures. Then the familiar descent down John Brown Road, the landscape is distinctly more arid, the rock formations on the mesa’s are rough, red and stained. Junipers and pinion and grasses mix with the new leaves of spring. How beautiful are the fresh new leaves which vibrate against the red and purple backdrops. Extreme contrasts of light and dark, complimentary warms and cools.
I am very excited to return to Gateway – the familiar terrain is a welcomed site. The change of the season’s and the warm temperature is also welcomed. I left a cool Denver to suddenly be in 85 degree days. Wildflowers are dotting the scenery. This could be a good year for them as the winter moisture was good this year. I returned to what was a favorite winter scene on the back side of the Palisade along the deloros River. It is full – 3000+ CFS
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"Spring River" 8×10 oil on board SOLD

Warm afternoon light with purples and greens


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    ​“I am drawn to the things which speak to the senses; the light and atmosphere of landscapes, the impressions of a moment or place, and the spirit of nature and of people. It is important to me to strive as an artist to paint a variety of subjects and to paint each equally well. I  paint often on location, or from life.  Whether researching sporting life images, landscapes, or places from abroad, painting directly from the subject is essential to capturing the impression of what I see.” -DIX BAINES

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