The Red Mountain was lovely at sunset, but we were soon spooked by the dense, brushy trail and the big cat sounds. Once back on the road, we realized we had come in a back entrance instead of the main one. Silly Google maps, leading us astray! Thank goodness we got our of there in time. The trail narrows quickly with darkness descending. The trail was so dense that this was one of only a couple of clear views of the mountain and the river. We went in search of wildb horses, and there were plenty of signs, but we did not see them. I want to return during morning hours, by the front entrance, to truly enjoy this place when we return. There is a lake on that side that should offer some amazing painting opportunities, too. I am really enjoying this gorgeous journal, it is a dream to sketch in such a book! Painting number 3393 in 3393 days.
Showing posts with label Salt River. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salt River. Show all posts
Monday, April 18, 2022
Red Mountain over the Salt River
The Red Mountain was lovely at sunset, but we were soon spooked by the dense, brushy trail and the big cat sounds. Once back on the road, we realized we had come in a back entrance instead of the main one. Silly Google maps, leading us astray! Thank goodness we got our of there in time. The trail narrows quickly with darkness descending. The trail was so dense that this was one of only a couple of clear views of the mountain and the river. We went in search of wildb horses, and there were plenty of signs, but we did not see them. I want to return during morning hours, by the front entrance, to truly enjoy this place when we return. There is a lake on that side that should offer some amazing painting opportunities, too. I am really enjoying this gorgeous journal, it is a dream to sketch in such a book! Painting number 3393 in 3393 days.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Goldfield Mountain Inked
There is something very exciting about filling the very first page of a sketchbook. This beautiful leather-bound book with dyed handmade paper is a treasure I picked up at a local market in Mesa. Vintage in style, one of a kind, this book called to me immediately. It was love at first glance, full of promise and dreams of places yet undiscovered, waiting to be sketched on it's pages. So, I am starting with Arizona, and the rugged lines of the Goldfield Mountains. I plan to use only pen and ink in this book, honoring the timeless handcrafted materials. Only the best places will find themselves on these pages, and I'm so excited to start this journey. Painting number 3380 in 3380 days.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Goldfield Mountains
The late day light is amazing on this mountain range! Rushing to get this done before the sun dropped, I sketched quickly with ink, filling in with watercolor. Little Casper spent the entire time throwing rocks into the Salt River - hardly stopping to talk to us! So much fun to spend this time with family in such a beautiful place - I hope to return when I have much more time to paint! Painting number 3379 in 3379 days.
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