Zion National Park was the first one our tour group visited during my trip out to the American West in June of this year, and it is a place of great beauty. Colorful sandstone rocks set against an azure sky, all laced with green trees and plants ranging from cottonwoods to cactus. Above you, the cliffs tower, while all around you is life and beauty, nurtured by the Virgin River that flows through the park. Zion is also very accessible for a such an overwhelmingly pretty place, though this does lead to some crowding on nice days during the warmer seasons. Our hotel was right outside the park in Springdale, UT, and from my hotel room, I could go outside and watch the sun set on the canyon walls. Words and photos don't do it justice, so I've tried to capture those long sunsets in this painting.
Acrylic painting: 14" x 17"
