An oil painting looking down into a sunlit canyon.

10.18.2025 #2 oil 9x12”

Afternoon paint at Capitol Reef- not a bad view up there.

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This new painting is of Cataract Canyon on the Colorado River in Utah, based on a reference photo taken by a friend. The Doves are symbols of renewal and the hope that our wilderness areas will remain protected. hughdanielart.com #acrylicpainting #canyonpainting #art #coloradoriver