Plein Air Study of the Jemez River captures the energy and clarity of rushing mountain water flowing through the rocky landscape of Northern New Mexico. Painted on location, the study reflects the immediacy and spontaneity of plein air observation, with luminous blues and greens contrasting against warm stone. Expressive brushwork and shifting light convey the movement of the current as it cascades around river rocks polished by time. Though intimate in scale, the painting carries the atmosphere and vitality of the Jemez wilderness.
