Above Marble Canyon

“Above Marble Canyon” is a captivating portrayal of the majestic gorge that is the Marble Canyon in northern Arizona. Blundell’s bold palette of rosy pinks, dusty purples, and azure, with streaks of vermilion, rust-orange, and olive, captures the essence of this cherished natural wonder. From an elevated vantage point, viewers witness the intricate layering of rock formations, their surfaces etched by eons of erosion. The canyon, cutting through the center of the composition, draws the eye upward to a distant mesa and the brilliant sky above.

By placing the viewer on the precipice of this awe-inspiring landscape, “Above Marble Canyon” evokes sentiments of solitude and tranquility. Blundell’s brushwork carries with it both the ruggedness and delicate beauty of the canyon walls, encouraging us to immerse ourselves in this timeless story etched in stone—now masterfully captured in oil on canvas.