Stories Behind the Art
Every painting has a story waiting to be told. These stories behind the art reveal the inspiration, adventures, hidden details, and personal moments behind my paintings—from iconic Sedona landscapes to journeys throughout the Southwest. I hope they help you see each painting through my eyes and deepen your connection to the art.
Coyote’s Lunar Serenade Artwork – Mystical Southwest Art with a Brilliant Glow
Coyote’s Lunar Serenade vividly captures Sedona’s glowing nights with fluorescent acrylics. The original transforms under black light, creating a 3-D effect, while hidden hearts, a second coyote, and a roadrunner painted by Robert Shields add layers of mystery and playful spirit.
Cathedral Moon – The Evolution of a Sedona Masterpiece
Cathedral Moon grew from a collector’s request to adapt Creekside Cathedral—my first oil painting after a six-year break inspired by a Navajo spirit guide. This moonlit triptych became the best seller of my Cathedral Rock series, radiating Sedona’s mystical light.
Most Loved Sedona Art – The Top Nine
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s simply a collection of my most loved Sedona art—the nine paintings people have returned to again and again over the years. These works weren’t chosen by me—they were chosen by collectors, visitors, and art lovers who paused, felt...
Sedona’s Devil’s Bridge: A Natural Wonder in the Heart of the Southwest
Sedona's Devil’s Bridge: A Natural Wonder in the Heart of the Southwest There are places in this world that feel like they’re whispering ancient secrets—and Sedona’s Devil’s Bridge is one of them. As a Sedona artist, I’ve hiked to Sedona’s Devil’s Bridge more times...
Coyotes Lunar Serenade
Coyotes Lunar Serenade: A Journey from Humble Beginnings to a Glowing Masterpiece Art is a journey—a series of moments, experiments, and revelations that, together, create a story uniquely your own. For me, this journey began in 1993 in New Jersey, when I was just...
Monument Valley
Monument Valley: The Iconic Southwest Masterpiece If you’ve ever dreamed of the American Southwest, chances are Monument Valley comes to mind. This legendary landscape, with its towering sandstone buttes, crimson-hued mesas, and boundless desert vistas, has captured...
Bryce
Bryce: Southwest Splendor in Every Stroke Have you ever stumbled upon a place so majestic it leaves you speechless? That’s what happened to me when I visited Bryce Canyon in southern Utah. Even though most of my artistic inspiration nowadays springs from the iconic...
Monolithic China
Experience the Timeless Beauty of Monolithic China: A Journey Through Art and Inspiration Welcome to an artistic adventure like no other! Let’s explore the story behind my painting “Monolithic China” and uncover how its breathtaking inspiration connects with the...
Inspired
Discovering Inspiration in the Southwest: The Story Behind "Inspired" Nestled in the heart of Sedona’s breathtaking landscape, where crimson cliffs meet vibrant skies, the story of my artwork “Inspired” began. It’s not just a painting—it’s a cornerstone of my artistic...
Rugged Serenity
Rugged Serenity: Capturing Southwest Majesty at its Finest Rugged Serenity, a masterpiece born from an unforgettable moment in Canyonlands National Park outside Moab, Utah, vividly encapsulates the beauty, resilience, and transformative magic of the Southwest....