Santa Fe Sunrise No. 4

A study of the New Mexico sky at sunrise, where warm oranges and reds ignite the horizon above Santa Fe. Above, a dark upper cloud layer in deep grays and charcoal contrasts with the luminous sky below—creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The composition captures the quiet drama of first light over the high desert, where layers of color and texture evoke the fleeting beauty of dawn. Below, the dark silhouette of the landscape anchors the sky in the terrain of northern New Mexico.

Acrylic and collage on watercolor paper
h: 8 w: 10
Simple white frame
Signed on back