Early Morning Cathedral Rock

Usually, I use 2-3 different sized brushes when I do these small paintings.

Today, I wanted to experiment and challenge myself by only using one brush (a 3/4" flat), in order to get broader (and, hopefully, looser paint strokes). 

I never get tired of the scenery around here.  Look in any direction, and there’s a breathtakingly beautiful landscape.  Nearby, is one of my favorite formations, Cathedral Rock. 

Early morning sun pouring over the mesas created lots of contrasting shadows.  Outside of a few quiet bicyclists heading for the trail, I had the place to myself. 

“Early Morning, Cathedral Rock”, © 2012 Cathy Gazda, 6” x 8”, Acrylic on canvas paper.  ♥