I just got back from a whirlwind tour of the West, stopping in Phoenix AZ, Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce, Zion and finally Vegas.
I left with the intention of painting at each location but the schedule was so frenetic that I didn't get my paints out.
The scenery was dynamic, tour guide extremely knowledgeable and travel companions friendly. My only complaint was there wasn't enough time in any one location, except Lake Powell. However, I never would have seen all the Parks if I had driven it myself.
On the plus side, I took over 900 photos and will be painting scenes from memory and photos. In Monument Valley in addition to the spectacular scenery and personal guide by Navajo guide, Gregory Holiday, at Gouldings Lodge I saw two wonderful watercolors painted by Martin Gambee .
Above is an example of his work although not the piece I viewed. More examples of his painting can be viewed at http://www.billstrain.net/gamgall.htm
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