Syncline Cliff
©2007-2023 Susan Thiele
Location: Utah, Canyonlands,
Island in the Sky
Image Size: 8.5” x 15.5”
The canyonlands of Utah are a big challenge to paint, due to the large vistas and the harsh light. We hiked along the rim to various viewpoints, including one looking straight down from this cliff. The vista seemed to go on forever in an unimagineable maze. In the painting, I wanted to convey a sense of the bright light of mid-day amid this complex landscape. Please view my painting "Syncline Valley" to read about the hike we took in this area.
This painting received Best of Show Award
at WCWS Member Show