Painting of the Day, November 21, 2011

By Donna Poulton

“Figuring out the value of shadows and how much color to put in the shadow are demands I enjoy as an artist.” -- David Meikle

Utah artist, David W. Meikle’s stylized western landscapes are tightly focused, revealing his graphic design background.  His painting View of Zion Canyon is set at a vertiginous height depicting both the high walls of the canyon and the atmospheric perspective of the purple mountains in the distance.

Credit: Permission from David Meikle.

David W.  Meikle, View of Zion Canyon, 2004, oil on canvas, 36 x 42 in.

Comments

[david tinnon]

I have not done a jigsaw puzzle in decades, but that painting would make it a pleasure to study the hues and shapes for how ever long it takes.

[christine gailey]

This is so beautiful! Thanks for sending. This makes Facebook worthwhile.