Artwork description:

This linocut is from the Pecos Wilderness in northern New Mexico. Pecos is an ancient gateway allowing travel from the Great Planes to Santa Fe through the Southern Rocky Mountains. Elevation is 6,945 feet with its highest point at 13,103 feet. A frosty morning in July greets you as you move out of your sleeping bag. I have always enjoyed the smell and taste of early morning coffee mixed with the cool, often damp, forest air. So in preparation I stow away sugar and creamer packets from diners and cafes, securing them in my shirt pocket. I set up my camp stool and let the morning come to me. Then I realized the sun was coming up the mountain, first with a gentle raking light, as it broke through the distant mountains becoming bolder and brighter. I was above the horizon, up in the clouds and gave thanks while letting the warm sun roll over me.

Materials used:

Daniel Smith Traditional Black Relief Ink on Zerkall Book Smooth Cream over Somerset Satin White 250gm

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