Cathedral Magic – A Southwest Sunset in Landscape Format

“Cathedral Magic” is a landscape-format evolution of Clark Sheppard’s iconic painting, “Fire in the Sky.” While the original captured a fiery Sedona sunset in a tall, immersive frame, this version distills the same glowing emotion into a wide-angle view that fits beautifully above mantels, headboards, and desks.

“Cathedral Magic” features Sedona’s Cathedral Rock bathed in rich reds and deep oranges as the final light of day reflects over Oak Creek. A gentle stillness settles over the landscape, mirroring Sheppard’s early style before he shifted to surreal skies and fluorescent acrylics. The bold brushwork, the palpable energy, and the format make it easy to bring the Southwest’s magic into your space.

Like “Fire in the Sky,” the original version of this image was part of Sheppard’s collection exhibited at the American Contemporary Art Show in Guangzhou, China, in 2018. It marked a turning point in his international journey as a Southwest landscape artist.

This piece is offered as a giclée on canvas, luminous metal, or a gift art photo plaque. Clark Sheppard’s art can also be found at the Village Gallery and Sedona Artist Market and Gallery in Sedona, AZ.