Desert Jewels Original Oil Landscape Painting, 12 x 16 in

"Desert Jewels" is a serene landscape painting rendered in oil, sized at 12 x 16 inches. The composition captures an expansive desert scene dominated by earthy tones—various shades of browns, reds, and greens—depicting sandy terrain with sparse vegetation in the foreground. The middle ground features a set of hazy, blue-hued mountains that stretch horizontally, creating a natural barrier. Above, the sky commands the upper part of the painting with a gradient of soft blues transitioning from deep to light, accented by a hint of yellow near the mountains, suggesting either sunrise or sunset.

The mood of this piece is calm and reflective, encapsulating the vast openness of the desert landscape. The high alpine valley surrounding Crestone served as the inspiration for this tranquil scene. The use of soothing colors and spacious subject matter brings out the unique beauty of this expansive desert setting.