Here is one of the paintings I was working on this past winter .. a 24x24 .. from my imagination and recall of the desert mountains found near Death Valley .. big alluvial fans with Persian patterns .. still working out the design and color. By comparison .. plein air is much easier :)
* Edit update: This painting project no longer exists .. I wasn't able to take it where I wanted it to go .. headed for the burn pile. You have to be able to let go and not get too attached even if you worked hours and hours on it [like this one]. I haven't given up on the concept tho .. always loved the patterns made by water .. even in the deep desert.
And another imaginary piece that I may try to finish someday ..