5 O'Clock Shadow

Cactus blossoms viewed from above in the late-afternoon sun. This is a scene from the desert in southern New Mexico in the spring. Soft pastel on UART paper.

John is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Mexico and served as its former vice-president. His work, which captures the intense light and shadow of Western landscapes, has been featured in prestigious juried exhibitions such as Masterworks of New Mexico and the International Pastel Painting Exhibition at the Millicent Rogers Museum.