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Paintings of Arizona

Arizona is home to geological wonders like the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, and Sedona - as well as the largest stand of evergreen ponderosa pine trees in the world. The stunning vistas, the variety of colors offered by red rock formations, desert flora, waterways, and more inspire a rich tapestry of art. The brilliantly hued landscape has given rise to incredible art from artists like Beatien Yazz, Jack Van Ryder, Anne Coe, and Erin Hanson.

Arizona is home to geological wonders like the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, and Sedona - as well as the largest stand of evergreen ponderosa pine trees in the world. The stunning vistas, the variety of colors offered by red rock formations, desert flora, waterways, and more inspire a rich tapestry of art. The brilliantly hued landscape has given rise to incredible art from artists like Beatien Yazz, Jack Van Ryder, Anne Coe, and Erin Hanson.

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This painting of the Grand Canyon captures the sherbet colors you see sometimes at dawn. This Grand Canyon sunrise painting is alive with impressionistic brushstrokes and expressive color.

Sherbet Canyon

12 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Crouching down (but not too close!) to a group of jumping cholla cacti, I got inspired to paint this brilliant desert sunset seen between the cactus spines. This southwest impressionism painting captures the beautiful colors of Arizona. "Southwest Impressions" is an original oil painting by Erin Hanson, painted in the Open Impressionism style. The piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Southwest Impressions

50 x 34 in

Original Oil  $28,900

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Anyone who has seen a sunset over Monument Valley will never forget it. As the world slowly darkens and the landscape hushes, the sky celebrates the closing of another day with brilliant hues and cloud formations. This painting captures that transient moment in time with thick, impasto brush strokes and expressionistic color. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. It has been framed in a gilded and hand-carved floater frame. --- Monument Valley <B>F U N F A C T S</B> Formed during the Permian period (50 million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth), this patch of land once formed part of a seafloor where sediments and sandstone piled up in layers for millions of years. The Valley is now a sacred place for the Navajo, whose mythology holds that these grand spires contain the spirits of Najavo warriors. Monument Valley is found on the Navajo National Reservation. The Valley is also one of the most filmed spots in the history of filmmaking. The valley was hailed "John Wayne country" for appearing in no less than five of his movies. It also served as a backdrop for an iconic scene in Forest Gump. "There are certain places in the world that seem like special effects, they don't seem real," said film historian Scott Eyman. "They're too perfect. And the first time you come here, you see it through John Ford's eyes." (Ford is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential film-makers in history.) -- This painting was a part of the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> in San Diego in 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Mittens Dusk

39 x 35 in

Original Oil  $23,200

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The last fiery sun light hits these desert pines in the high desert of Arizona, near Canyon de Chelly. Lots of oil paint creates a very textural painting that seems almost sculptural.

Last Light

48 x 48 in

Original Oil  $34,000

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This painting of Arizona saguaros celebrates the vibrant colors of the southwest. The thick, impressionistic brush strokes create a mosaic of color and texture across the canvas, pulling your eye through the painting so that you become immersed in imagination. "Saguaro Hues" is an original oil painting created on gallery-depth canvas. The piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang. _____ <b>Did you know…?</b> * The average saguaro has a lifespan of 150 to 175 years. Biologists believe that some may live for over 200 years. * Because of their slow growth, a saguaro often takes 50 to 70 years to grow their first arms. By the time they are 100, they typically have several arms. * The oldest recorded saguaro grew over 40 feet tall and had 52 arms.

Saguaro Hues

30 x 48 in

Original Oil  $24,500

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The beautiful red rock vista of Sedona stretches across the horizon, bathing the eyes in sun-drenched color. The thickly applied brush strokes are loose and impressionistic, capturing the brisk feeling of standing on the edge of the butte and looking out across the valley. This painting was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The piece has been framed in a carved gold open impressionist frame. This painting exhibited in <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> in San Diego in the summer of 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Sedona Buttes

42 x 72 in

Original Oil  $39,000

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A petite work captures the beauty of Arizona with thick, expressive brush strokes of oil paint. Stately saguaros stand tall before a red rock boulder. This piece was created on linen board and arrives framed and ready to hang.

Saguaro Petite II

5 x 7 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
From the east side of Grand Canyon's south rim, you can see all the way down the canyon to the Colorado River. The bright turquoise waters glint with light in this oil painting, reflecting the brightening sky at daybreak. The colors of dawn slowly fill the canyon, illuminating it with hues of magenta, apricot, and ochre. "Grand Canyon Light" is an original oil painting by Erin Hanson, created on 1-1/2"-deep stretched canvas. The piece arrives in a hand-made, closed corner floater frame finished in burnished, 23kt gold leaf.

Grand Canyon Light

72 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Dramatic monsoon clouds sweep over the desert mountains of northwestern Arizona. The highway winds between the dramatic shadows cast by the ever-moving clouds, disappearing into the distant mountain range. The brush strokes in this oil painting are thick and expressive, alive with color and energy. "Desert Road" is an original oil painting on stretched canvas. The piece arrived framed in a gold floater frame finished in burnished, 23kt gold leaf.

Desert Road

40 x 50 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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What is the first thing to come to mind when I think of the southwest? Saguaros and sunsets. This classic painting captures everything I love about Arizona and the stark beauty of the desert. Thick, impressionistic brush strokes communicate the movement and vibrant color of the scene. "Saguaro Sky" is a large oil painting created on stretched canvas. The piece arrives framed in a hand-carved and gilded "<a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Blog?p=aboutframes" target="_blank">Open Impressionism</a>" floater frame.

Saguaro Sky

60 x 60 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $170

 
A pair of saguaro cacti stand atop a rocky hill, nestled between granite boulders. Purple-blue sagebrushes are captured in thick, expressive brush stroke, their pale branches a beautiful contrast against the golden desert sand. "Purple Sage" is an original oil painting on stretched canvas. The piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Purple Sage

40 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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<B>PLEASE NOTE: This painting will be hanging at the <I>Desert Caballeros Western Museum </I>for their 18th annual <I>Cowgirl Up</I> exhibition. You may purchase this painting online, but the earliest we can ship your painting is September 3rd.</B> Red rock fins stretch dramatically into the desert sky, in this petite oil painting of Monument Valley. The Four Corners region is famous for its dramatic buttes and red rock formations, and the strong compositional elements have inspired many southwestern paintings. "Red Buttes" is an original oil painting on linen board. The piece arrives framed in a black and gold plein air frame, ready to hang.

Red Buttes

16 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Canyon de Chelly is the less-visited little sister of the Grand Canyon. The orange and pink cliff sides descend to a lush valley floor that is green with grazing grass and cottonwood trees in the springtime. This contemporary impressionist painting captures the first light of dawn into the canyon. "Arizona Canyon" is an original oil painting on linen board. The piece arrives in a black and gold plein air frame, ready to hang.

Arizona Canyon

20 x 16 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Textured Replicas from $1,100

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A vibrant sunset filled with hues of orange and violet light the sky in this southwestern painting of Arizona. Thick brushstrokes of oil paint capture the movement and vivacity of the scene. "Saguaro Sunset II" is an original oil painting on stretched canvas. The piece arrives framed in a custom-made, gold floater frame. This piece will be displayed in Erin Hanson's annual <i><a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/petiteshow2023">Petite Show</i></a> in McMinnville, Oregon. This painting is available for purchase now, and the piece will ship after the show on November 11, 2023.

Saguaro Sunset II

12 x 20 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The red rock desert of Arizona is seeped in vibrant color -- the perfect inspiration for an impressionist painter. This petite oil painting captures the feeling of the southwest with loose, expressive brush strokes. "Red Rock Saguaro" is an original oil painting on linen board, done in Erin Hanson's signature Open Impressionism style. The piece arrives framed in a wide, mock floater frame finished in black with gold edging. This piece will be displayed in Erin Hanson's annual <i><a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/petiteshow2023">Petite Show</i></a> in McMinnville, Oregon. This painting is available for purchase now, and the piece will ship after the show on November 11, 2023.

Red Rock Saguaro

14 x 11 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The Sonoran desert is captured in golden hues of amber and cadmium. The brush strokes are thick and impressionistic, alive with color and movement. "Saguaro Desert" is an original oil painting on linen board. The piece arrives framed in a black and gold plein air frame, ready to hang.

Saguaro Desert

11 x 14 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The stately saguaro stands tall against a desert backdrop rich with color. This painting was inspired by the landscape near Scottsdale, Arizona. The brush strokes are loose and expressive, capturing the movement and vibrant hues of the vista. "Arizona Clouds" is an original oil painting on 1-1/2" deep canvas. The piece has been framed in a contemporary gold floater frame. "Arizona Clouds" will be on display at the Desert Caballeros Museums and will be available to purchase through their annual <a href="https://westernmuseum.org/about-cowgirl-up/" target="_blank">Cowgirl Up!</a> exhibition.

Arizona Clouds

24 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Finding saguaros growing next to running water is a rare sight in Arizona. This painting captures a view from Salt Creek, east of Scottsdale. Cool blues contrast with the warm desert light of late afternoon. "Saguaro Waters" is an original oil painting created on stretched canvas. The piece arrives framed and ready to hang.

Saguaro Waters

36 x 24 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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A group of stately saguaro cacti glow in the late afternoon light of Arizona's desert. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the changing color and transient light just before dusk. "Saguaro Glow" is an original oil painting on linen board. This piece arrives framed in a custom-made plein air frame (mock floater style, so the edges are uncovered). This painting will be displayed at The Erin Hanson Gallery in McMinnville as part of her annual Petite Show.

Saguaro Glow

14 x 11 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Southwest colors of desert sunset saturate the canvas in hues of orange, rust, and magenta. The brush strokes in this sunset painting are thick and impressionistic, alive with color and texture.

Sunset Cacti

23 x 15 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The American West is painted in iconic colors of orange, purple and green. The thick, impressionistic brush strokes capture the texture of the sandstone buttes. Each brush stroke fits together on the painting like a mosaic made of oil paint. "Saguaro Buttes" is an original oil painting created on fine linen board. The piece arrives framed in a gold plein air frame.

Saguaro Buttes

12 x 16 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Hiking down into the depths of the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring journey. Surrounded by immense layers of colored sandstone in every direction, the great distances and overpowering beauty are hard for the mind to grapple with. "Grand Canyon in Petite" captures the grand scale of the canyon on a petite canvas only 9x12 inches. The brush strokes are loose and impressionistic, alive with color and texture. The painting arrives framed in a black and gold plein air frame.

Grand Canyon in Petite

9 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Monument Valley is captured in rich hues of red against a baby blue sky. The brush strokes are thick and impressionistic, alive with color and texture. "Monument Clouds" is an original oil painting on linen board. The piece arrives framed in a black and gold plein air frame.

Monument Clouds

12 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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A saguaro cactus on Camelback Mountain near Scottsdale, Arizona, is captured in thick, expressive brush strokes and impressionistic color. The red rock boulders turn hues of purple and blue in the shadows. "Saguaro Boulders" is an original oil painting on linen board. The piece arrives framed in a black and gold plein air frame, ready to hang.

Saguaro Boulders

20 x 16 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Dawning clouds are illuminated in hues of sherbet and butter yellow. The springtime saguaros stand tall and stately against the sky. Each brush stroke is thick and impressionistic, conveying a sense of movement throughout the painting. "Dawning Saguaro" was created on gallery-depth canvas, and the painting arrives framed in a gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Dawning Saguaro

20 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The recognizably rainbow hues of the Grand Canyon pop from the canvas in this oil painting by American impressionist Erin Hanson. The thickly-laden brush strokes create rhythms of texture across the desert landscape. This piece was created in Hanson's signature Open Impressionism technique, with a hint of van Gogh and a dash of plein air style. "Amethyst Light" is an original oil painting created on stretched canvas. The piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Amethyst Light

30 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Deep in Monument Valley, standing between the looming Mittens, a passing monsoon showered down upon the red desert earth. The buttes glowed pink and purple in the light of the setting sun, while the green and gold desert shrubs glinted in the fading light. "Desert Monsoon" is an original oil painting created on stretched canvas and framed in a contemporary gold floater frame.

Desert Monsoon

36 x 50 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Sedona, Arizona, is captured in vivid hues of orange and green. An ancient pine with swirling bark stands before the distant red rock cliffs. The loose brush strokes and thickly applied oil paint add dimension and texture to the painting. "Sedona Pine" was created on fine linen board. The piece arrives framed in a plein air frame, ready to hang.

Sedona Pine

9 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The brilliant hues of dawn illuminate the red rock cliffs of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. The summer-green cottonwoods gleam with warm yellow light, and the winding stream reflects the blue morning sky above. "Canyon de Chelly Dawn" was created on gallery depth linen canvas, and the painting arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Canyon de Chelly Dawn

28 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Thick brush strokes of oil paint capture the motion and brilliance of a summer sky above Arizona saguaros. The green underpainting makes the warm colors in the painting glow with contrast. "Saguaro Greens" was created on 1/8" linen board, and the piece arrives framed in a gold plein air frame.

Saguaro Greens

11 x 14 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Layers of red rock buttes stretch far into the distance in this painting of Arizona's desert. Thick, impressionistic brush strokes come alive on the canvas, conveying a sense of motion and drama to the scene. "Vista Buttes" is an original oil painting on linen board. The piece arrives framed in a plein air frame, ready to hang.

Vista Buttes

14 x 11 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The Superstition Mountains, near Phoenix, Arizona, create a dramatic horizon line behind the desert saguaro. The fiery colors of the desert light up the canvas, and the loose, expressive brush strokes capture the movement of the outdoors. "Superstition Mountains" was created on fine linen canvas, and the painting arrives framed in a hand-carved, gold plein air frame.

Superstition Mountains

16 x 12 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
The view from Lipan Point, east of Grand Canyon Village, lets you see all the way down to the canyon floor, where you can watch the Colorado River make its slow passage. This painting captures the color of Grand Canyon at dawn. "Canyon Edge" was created on fine linen board, and the painting arrives framed in a hand-carved and gilded plein air frame.

Canyon Edge

16 x 20 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $215

 
A lone ocotillo stands against a backdrop of fading color, the last light of day illuminating the distant buttes with shades of pink and orange. Long purple and blue shadows stretch across the sandy desert floor, and a beautiful sky in the colors of Arizona covers the heavens above. "Arizona Sky" was created on linen board, and it arrives framed in a hand-carved and gilded frame.

Arizona Sky

11 x 14 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The bold colors of Sedona's red rock landscape contrast with the bright turquoise blue of the sky. Thick brush strokes of oil paint capture the impression of this Arizona vista.

Sedona Vista

36 x 60 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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A bold rainbow of color illuminates the canvas in this oil painting of the Grand Canyon. This piece was inspired by a hike down to the canyon floor on a sunny October day. The impressionistic brush strokes in this painting capture the momentary and ever-changing light of this dramatic vista. "Canyon's Light" was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges of the canvas. The painting arrives framed in a custom-made floater frame finished in 23kt gold leaf. This painting is available for purchase at the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art</a>, 2019.

Canyon's Light

28 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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This large oil painting celebrates the beauty of the Grand Canyon with impressionistic color and thick, impasto brush strokes. The pine trees in the foreground add depth to the scene, giving you the sense of standing on the very edge of the canyon and getting lost in one of the Grand Canyon's famous sunsets. "Grand Canyon in Triptych" was created on three separate stretched canvases, 1-1/2" deep. The edges of each individual canvas are painted as a continuation of the painting, creating a three-dimensional effect when viewed from the side. The panels should be hung 3-3/4" apart, creating a total horizontal length of 99-1/2" inches (over 8 feet long.)

Grand Canyon in Triptych

60 x 92 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $1,195

 
This painting captures the stately saguaro north of Scottsdale, Arizona. The early morning light casts warm shades of sherbet across the prickly landscape. This painting was created on linen board, and it arrives ready to hang in a custom-made frame.

Arizona Dawn

12 x 16 in

Original Oil  SOLD

 

 
An Arizona prickly pear stands pertly on the top of a curving hill overlooking a distant butte, in Sedona. The red desert sand is a beautiful contrast to the desert plant life. The brush strokes in this painting are thick and impressionistic, capturing the motion and color of the outdoors. This painting was created on linen board, and it arrives ready to hang in a custom-made frame.

Sedona Cacti

20 x 16 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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The Mojave Desert has beautiful color year-round. I love painting the desert in the summer when the sagebrush are dry and white, a beautiful contrast to the reddish sand of the desert floor. The thick brush strokes of oil paint add an intriguing texture to the painting. "Desert Brush" was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The painting arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Desert Brush

50 x 34 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $250

 
Cathedral Rock in Sedona is one of the most aesthetic and peaceful vistas. The green vegetation cools the desert rocks, their bright viridian hues a beautiful contrast against the orange and pink sandstone. "Cathedral Color" was created on fine linen board. The painting arrives framed in a hand-carved and gilded plein air frame.

Cathedral Color

12 x 16 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $230

 
Morning sunlight streaks into the Grand Canyon, lighting the summer-green slopes below. This painting was inspired by a 2-day hike into the canyon. The brush strokes are loose and open, capturing the vibrancy of the landscape. "Dawning Vista" was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The piece arrives framed in a custom-made, gold floater frame. This painting was displayed at the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art</a>, 2019.

Dawning Vista

20 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Sedona is captured here in all the colors of Arizona: rich reds and orange cliffs cast purple and blue shadows, a beautiful contrast to the evergreens and cottonwood trees. The sky is filled with larger-than-life billowing clouds. The scene is painted in thick, impressionistic brush strokes, in a contemporary style known as "open impressionism." "Sedona Sky" was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The piece arrives framed in a 23kt gold floater frame, pictured above.

Sedona Sky

24 x 32 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Buttercup-hued clouds drift above this Arizona landscape, and rich purple shadows stretch across the red earth. The impressionist brush strokes and thick and loose, conveying a sense of movement throughout the painting. "Saguaro Clouds" was created on gallery-depth canvas, and the painting arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Saguaro Clouds

28 x 48 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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A rainbow wash of color illuminates the far wall of the Grand Canyon in this impressionist oil painting. Each brush stroke was thickly applied in loose, expressive motions. "Canyon Rainbow" was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the sides of the canvas painted. The painting is framed in a 23kt gold floater frame.

Canyon Rainbow

24 x 28 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $195

 
Waves of summer light splash over this Western landscape, the distant buttes changing color under the moving clouds. The tumbleweeds are starkly white against the warm desert sands, creating interesting patterns across the ground. A stately saguaro stands erect among the desert scrub. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic. The piece has been framed in a carved floater frame. This painting is a part of Erin Hanson's <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Summer Saguaro

40 x 50 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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This painting captures the beautiful colors of the Grand Canyon in high-contrast, thickly applied brush strokes of oil paint. The impressionistic vista comes alive on the canvas, re-creating the feeling of standing on the rim and watching a vivid sunset. This painting was inspired by a sunrise seen at Lipan Point. "Grand Canyon" was created on 1-1/2" stretched linen, with the painting continued around the edges. The piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame.

Grand Canyon

24 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Soft, late morning light illuminates the other side of the Grand Canyon, seen from the South Kaibab trail. The impasto brush strokes in this oil painting are loose and impressionistic, alive with color and motion.

Arizona Light

26 x 23 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Lively color illuminates the canvas in this painting of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Early morning sun rays streak down the red rock cliffs and fill the canyon with glowing light. Impressionistic brush strokes capture the transience of the moment. This painting was created on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Canyon Dawns

24 x 32 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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A traditional Arizona vista is captured in non-traditional, expressionistic color. The thick brushstrokes of oil paint curl through the sky, creating a vivid sense of motion within the painting. The paint seems to glow with light from within. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges of the canvas, and it has been framed in a custom, gold-leaf floater frame. The painting arrives ready to hang.

Fading Light

40 x 40 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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Warm light contrasts with rich shadows in this oil painting of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. This painting was inspired by the view standing on the very edge of the canyon, looking down onto the winding river and cottonwood trees below. The painting captures the beautiful variety of color and textures you can find in the desert. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. It has been framed in a gilded and hand-carved floater frame.

Canyon Vista

24 x 30 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $215

 
Hiking out of the Grand Canyon last October, I was able to watch dusk fall over the canyon from a perch about 2/3rd up from the canyon floor. There is about a one-mile vertical elevation change in the Grand Canyon - quite a hike with a pack on your back! This painting captures the restful scenery and sense of wide-open space you experience here. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. It has been framed in a gilded and hand-carved floater frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Canyons Dusk

36 x 36 in

Original Oil  SOLD

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I started hiking down into the Grand Canyon one early morning, 2 hours before dawn. The trailhead began way back from the main canyon, a few miles' hike from the first uninterrupted view where you could see the wide expanse of the canyon. As I hiked along with my two brothers, large packs on our backs, I watched the sky slowly lighten above us. Eventually, we no longer needed our headlamps, and I could make out the dim shape of the steep cliff beside us. As the hour of daybreak approached nearer, I started jogging anxiously forward, hoping to catch that magical moment of dawn hitting the Grand Canyon. The trail kept switching back and forth behind a large outcropping in the cliff, and I could not get a full view of the canyon. In the distance, I could see the sun starting to hit the first tips of the distant peaks. I urged my brothers forward, trotting forward at a near gallop now, and when the trail finally led me around the final switchback and out into an unimpeded view of the canyon, I skidded to a stop. This is the vision I saw: an ancient manzanita tree catching the bright rays of the sun, mere minutes after daybreak, with the wide expanse of the canyon as the backdrop. In my painting can see the sunlight striking the top of the boulder next to the trail -- five minutes later and the entire trail was bathed in warm light. Five minutes after that, and the Grand Canyon itself was fully lit from top to bottom, and the dramatic and mystical period of dawn had passed. The colors changed rapidly from brilliant gold and purple to a dull orange and brown. I was so happy I had made it to this spot in the trail in time, and I took about a hundred photos during those subsequent minutes, recording the sun slowly descending down the canyon walls. This painting captures the moment of first light I experienced as I came around that final bend in the Grand Canyon. This painting was done over a unique underpainting: where the sunlight is hitting the mountains and tree, I applied 24kt gold leaf beneath the oil paint. The effect is subtle, but at the right angle you can see a little glimmer of gold peeking through the brushstrokes. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. It has been framed in a gilded and hand-carved floater frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Golden Dawn

40 x 50 in

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The desert buttes of Arizona are captured here in the vivid colors of the sunset. The brushstrokes are thick and impressionistic, creating a three-dimensional sense of space and movement within the painting. This painting won "Best in Show" at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum "Cowgirl Up!" exhibition in 2019. This piece was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The painting has been framed in a simple gold floater frame, and it arrives ready to hang.

Desert in Color

30 x 30 in

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The saguaro cactus is a stately representation of the southwest. This painting captures the feeling of wide open space you experience in the desert. The distant desert buttes catch the warm light of the setting sun. This painting was done on 1/8" canvas board and arrives framed and ready to hang.

Desert Horizon

9 x 12 in

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The wide open expanse of Arizona is one of the most inspiring places for me to paint. Every time I see the sun go down over a set of distant buttes, each desert scrub plant catching the colorful rays, it makes me want to grab out my paints and start painting immediately. This painting was done on 1/8" canvas, and it arrives framed and ready to hang. Exhibited: Desert Caballeros Western Museum, as part of the Cowgirl Up! exhibition.</a>

Arizona Vista

11 x 14 in

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Another painting inspired by the Grand Canyon, <i>Nature's Pass</i> captures the cool shadows and serenity of the canyon floor where the Bright Angel campground is located. The brush strokes in this painting are loose and expressionistic, full of color and motion. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. Please contact us for framing options.

Nature's Pass

30 x 40 in

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This painting of Arizona focuses on the beautiful abstract shapes of the Saguaro cactus. I love the way these cacti turn color in the sunset light, reflecting back the warm sherbet glow from their waxy skin. The brush strokes in this piece are loose and impressionistic, focusing on the movement and light of the outdoors. This painting was done on 1/8" canvas, and it arrives framed and ready to hang.

Saguaro Sherbet

9 x 12 in

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Hiking into Canyon de Chelly I discovered this family of cottonwood trees nestled under the curving wall of the canyon. The reddish pink sandstone was the perfect contrast to the bright green leaves of the cottonwoods. The brush strokes in this painting are thick and impressionistic, creating a mosaic of color and texture across the canvas. This painting was created on 1-1/2" deep canvas, and it has been framed in a gold floater frame. "Canyon Walls" was part of the artist's personal home collection.

Canyon Walls

36 x 48 in

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A wind-swept bristlecone pine stands guard over Monument Valley, home to some of the most striking rock formations in the Southwest. The multi-colored red earth is a dramatic contrast against the summer blue sky. The brush strokes in this painting are loose and impressionistic, creating a mosaic of color and texture across the canvas.

Bristlecone in Red

24 x 30 in

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The stately saguaro is always a pleasure to capture in oils. Their naturally abstract shapes create great compositions against a distant desert landscape. The brush strokes in this painting are loose and impressionistic, capturing a transient moment of light and beauty. This painting was done on 1/8"canvas, and it arrives framed and ready to hang.

Saguaro Dawn

16 x 20 in

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An abstracted painting of Arizona landscape, this piece captures the view as seen through the criss-crossing branches of desert scrub plants. The dark branches create a stained glass appearance within in the painting. The brush strokes are loose and impressionistic, the strokes laid side by side like a colorful mosaic. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edge of the canvas. This piece has been framed in a beautiful, hand-carved open impressionist frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Desert Glass

30 x 40 in

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Canyon de Chelly awakens with the dawn, warm light soaking down the canyon walls and illuminating the canyon floor wtih streaks of green and orange. The brush strokes are loose and impressionistic, alive with color and light.

Canyon de Chelly II

12 x 16 in

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Purple irises bloom unexpectedly near Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona. I was immediately drawn to the contrast of the purple and green flowers against the dusky pink desert background. This piece is also a nod to Vincent van Gogh -- his irises painting was the reason I wanted to be an artist when I started painting in oils at the young age of 8. I love how an impressionism painting can be more beautiful than real life and capture the vivid color and motion of the outdoors with simple brush and paint. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edge of the canvas. This piece has been framed in a beautiful, hand-carved open impressionist frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Sedona Irises

24 x 30 in

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This painting was inspired by my recent backpacking trip down into the Grand Canyon. Starting from the canyon's rim 2 hours before dawn, I raced down the long switchbacks down from the rim so I could have a front-and-center view of the sunrise striking down into the canyon. This piece captures all the grandeur of Arizona with loose, impressionistic brush strokes.

Canyon View

40 x 28 in

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The Arizona desert south of Jerome is peppered with lone saguaro cacti, nestled among the desert scrub. This painting captures the epitome of the Southwest desert with rich color, loose brushstrokes, and thick, impasto oil paint. This painting is available for purchase through the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, as part of the Cowgirl Up! exhibition.</a> This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges of the canvas. The piece arrives framed and ready to hang.

Dusky Light

30 x 40 in

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The vista from Oak Creek in Sedona perfectly captures the spirit of the desert. The buttes are starkly red against the baby blue sky, and the swirling clouds cast patterns of light and shadow across the landscape. The brush strokes in this piece are loose and painterly, creating a mosaic of color and texture across the canvas. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edge of the canvas. This piece has been framed in a beautiful, hand-carved open impressionist frame. This painting will be shown in the <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Event/redrock2018" target=_blank"><i>The Red Rock Show</i></a> at The Erin Hanson Gallery, June 16th, 2018. <a href="https://www.erinhanson.com/Portfolio?col=The_Red_Rock_Show_2018" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the other Red Rock paintings.

Oak Creek

30 x 24 in

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The lush valley floor of Canyon de Chelly is covered in spring green cottonwoods, following the winding river waters. This painting brings the drama and beauty of the red rock desert to your home. This large piece arrives framed in a contemporary gold floater frame, ready to hang.

Stream of Light

48 x 60 in

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Southwest colors are expressed in vibrant hues of green, blue, and magenta. The setting sun lights up the desert hillside, causing the plants and saguaro to glow brightly against a darkening sky. The brush strokes are loose and impressionistic, alive with texture and motion. This painting was done on 1-1/2" canvas, with the painting continued around the edges. The painting has been framed in a carved gold floater frame.

Saguaro Hill

36 x 36 in

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Backpacking down into the Grand Canyon produced an overwhelming amount of inspiration for me as an artist... it was hard to know what to paint first when I got back to my studio. This is one of the first pieces I have created from that trip. I love the way the yucca gathered at the edge of the plateau, with the distant layers of cliffs growing blue into the distance, a beautiful contrast against the warm white sand. This painting was done on canvas-wrapped board, and it will arrived framed and ready to hang.

Canyon's Edge

12 x 16 in

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Sedona is an amazing and idyllic red rock landscape. The distant red buttes look starkly beautiful against a sea of lavender desert scrub.

Sedona Scrub

48 x 36 in

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A dramatic sunset sky lights up the background of these stately saguaros. The desert brush and prickly pear cacti in the foreground create texture and interest in the foreground of this piece. The brush strokes in this painting are loose and impressionistic, alive with color and texture.

Saguaro Sunset

57 x 38 in

Original Oil  SOLD

Prints from $250

 
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