Art Formats for Southwest Landscape Art & Wall Décor
Luminous Metal Print
Canvas Gallery Wrap
Luxurious Float-Frame
Gift Art Photo-Plaque
Giclée Art Print
Limited Edition
Hand-Embellished Giclée
Mondays | The Beginning of a Southwest Journey
While still living in New Jersey, my wife and I traveled to the Southwest whenever we could, exploring a landscape that felt completely different from anything I had known. As a new and emerging artist, I was constantly searching for references that resonated with me—images that conveyed both character and atmosphere. On one of those early trips, while walking along the famous Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I photographed a small gallery with a turquoise door that left a lasting impression on me.
Back home in New Jersey, I painted that image in watercolor, the only medium I truly knew at the time. I worked slowly, employing watercolor techniques to build warmth, texture, and light, allowing the pigment to flow naturally across the paper. The mat presentation was chosen intentionally, giving the piece space to breathe and emphasizing its quiet, reflective mood.
Why I Named It “Monday’s”
In the early 1990s, I honestly can’t recall the exact name of the gallery I photographed on Canyon Road. What mattered more was the feeling it conveyed—and the personal significance behind the painting. My best friend was Lee Monday, and he had just gotten married. I wanted to give him and his new bride something meaningful, something they would cherish for a lifetime.
A close detail from “Monday’s,” created as a wedding gift to honor love, connection, and a shared Southwest journey
Before presenting the watercolor, I carefully inserted a small placard reading “Monday’s” directly into the painting itself, as seen here. It wasn’t an afterthought or just a label—it was integrated into the artwork, subtly woven into the scene as a personal tribute. That detail completed the gift and made the piece undeniably theirs.
Years later, while preparing reproductions, I carefully removed the placard digitally so the image could stand alone for collectors. The name, however, remained. This watercolor was framed and given as a wedding gift, making it one of the most personal works I created during that period. Keeping the title honors friendship, memory, and the personal role art can play in our lives.
From One Painting to a Series
“Monday’s” became the first of several paintings from that same Southwest trip. While still painting in New Jersey, I continued working from photographs taken in Santa Fe and beyond, creating watercolors such as “San Miguel Mission” and “1001 Nights.” Each piece deepened my understanding of desert landscape painting and strengthened my connection to Southwest artwork.
Those early works laid the foundation for later pieces like “Pueblo Mission,” “San Doval Snow,” and “San Ysidro,” where I started experimenting with textured effects, composited backgrounds, and bolder color choices. The beginnings of my later Sedona paintings were already there, quietly taking shape.
An Early Marker in My Artistic Path
While “Monday’s” was painted years before I ever imagined living in Sedona, it forms the foundation of everything that followed. The curiosity, reverence for place, and personal storytelling found in this watercolor continue to influence my work today.
My artwork is on display at The Village Gallery, widely recognized as Sedona’s top gallery. It’s an inspiring space where collectors can stand before my luminous Sedona landscapes and Southwest wall art, feel their energy, and discover why this red-rock country continues to shape my artistic journey.
The Heart of It All
Art lights up the same part of your brain as
falling in love—it’s an unforgettable feeling.
Collector’s Note
“Monday’s” is an early watercolor created while I was living in New Jersey, inspired by my first meaningful trips to the Southwest. It reflects the foundation of my work as a Sedona artist and remains an important chapter in my story as an emerging artist exploring Sedona wall art, Southwest artwork, and desert landscape painting.
Monday’s – A Watercolor Memory from Canyon Road in Santa Fe
Price range: $49 through $705
“‘Monday’s’ captures a quiet moment on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, where light, texture, and memory intersect. This early watercolor reflects friendship, travel, and the beginnings of a personal Southwest visual language that would later shape my journey as an emerging artist.
✨ Enjoy the story behind the art?
You’re invited to a free Sedona studio tour — see where the magic happens.
🎁 Don’t forget to join my free art giveaway for a chance to win a gallery-wrapped canvas giclée.
Monday’s – A Watercolor Memory from Canyon Road in Santa Fe
Price range: $49 through $705
“‘Monday’s’ captures a quiet moment on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, where light, texture, and memory intersect. This early watercolor reflects friendship, travel, and the beginnings of a personal Southwest visual language that would later shape my journey as an emerging artist.
✨ Enjoy the story behind the art?
You’re invited to a free Sedona studio tour — see where the magic happens.
🎁 Don’t forget to join my free art giveaway for a chance to win a gallery-wrapped canvas giclée.
Art Formats for Southwest Landscape Art & Wall Décor
Luminous Metal Print
Canvas Gallery Wrap
Luxurious Float-Frame
Gift Art Photo-Plaque
Giclée Art Print
Limited Edition
Hand-Embellished Giclée
Mondays | The Beginning of a Southwest Journey
While still living in New Jersey, my wife and I traveled to the Southwest whenever we could, exploring a landscape that felt completely different from anything I had known. As a new and emerging artist, I was constantly searching for references that resonated with me—images that conveyed both character and atmosphere. On one of those early trips, while walking along the famous Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I photographed a small gallery with a turquoise door that left a lasting impression on me.
Back home in New Jersey, I painted that image in watercolor, the only medium I truly knew at the time. I worked slowly, employing watercolor techniques to build warmth, texture, and light, allowing the pigment to flow naturally across the paper. The mat presentation was chosen intentionally, giving the piece space to breathe and emphasizing its quiet, reflective mood.
Why I Named It “Monday’s”
In the early 1990s, I honestly can’t recall the exact name of the gallery I photographed on Canyon Road. What mattered more was the feeling it conveyed—and the personal significance behind the painting. My best friend was Lee Monday, and he had just gotten married. I wanted to give him and his new bride something meaningful, something they would cherish for a lifetime.
A close detail from “Monday’s,” created as a wedding gift to honor love, connection, and a shared Southwest journey
Before presenting the watercolor, I carefully inserted a small placard reading “Monday’s” directly into the painting itself, as seen here. It wasn’t an afterthought or just a label—it was integrated into the artwork, subtly woven into the scene as a personal tribute. That detail completed the gift and made the piece undeniably theirs.
Years later, while preparing reproductions, I carefully removed the placard digitally so the image could stand alone for collectors. The name, however, remained. This watercolor was framed and given as a wedding gift, making it one of the most personal works I created during that period. Keeping the title honors friendship, memory, and the personal role art can play in our lives.
From One Painting to a Series
“Monday’s” became the first of several paintings from that same Southwest trip. While still painting in New Jersey, I continued working from photographs taken in Santa Fe and beyond, creating watercolors such as “San Miguel Mission” and “1001 Nights.” Each piece deepened my understanding of desert landscape painting and strengthened my connection to Southwest artwork.
Those early works laid the foundation for later pieces like “Pueblo Mission,” “San Doval Snow,” and “San Ysidro,” where I started experimenting with textured effects, composited backgrounds, and bolder color choices. The beginnings of my later Sedona paintings were already there, quietly taking shape.
An Early Marker in My Artistic Path
While “Monday’s” was painted years before I ever imagined living in Sedona, it forms the foundation of everything that followed. The curiosity, reverence for place, and personal storytelling found in this watercolor continue to influence my work today.
My artwork is on display at The Village Gallery, widely recognized as Sedona’s top gallery. It’s an inspiring space where collectors can stand before my luminous Sedona landscapes and Southwest wall art, feel their energy, and discover why this red-rock country continues to shape my artistic journey.
The Heart of It All
Art lights up the same part of your brain as
falling in love—it’s an unforgettable feeling.
Collector’s Note
“Monday’s” is an early watercolor created while I was living in New Jersey, inspired by my first meaningful trips to the Southwest. It reflects the foundation of my work as a Sedona artist and remains an important chapter in my story as an emerging artist exploring Sedona wall art, Southwest artwork, and desert landscape painting.