Baby Rocks, Arizona

“Baby Rocks, Arizona”
30 x 30 in., oil on canvas Framed in a dark wood effect floater frame.
 
This study captures the quiet grandeur of Baby Rocks in Arizona, painted from direct experience of standing before these ancient forms. The bold red rock faces rise with a sense of timeless presence, their sunlit planes and cool shadowed passages revealing the sculptural character of the desert. Loose, confident brushwork conveys the clarity of the high desert air, while soft sky tones and distant canyon walls create depth and atmosphere. Small touches of desert vegetation anchor the foreground, giving a sense of scale and place. This piece reflects Richard’s first encounters with these iconic Southwestern landscapes and the deep impression they left, translating awe and stillness into paint.