Painting In-Depth Look: "Palm Fronds" by Erin Hanson

Erin Hanson Newsletter No images? [Click here]( [The Erin Hanson Newsletter]( ["Indian Dawn"]( "Palm Fronds" 38x56, diptych oil on canvas Painting In-Depth Look Dear {NAME}, I first discovered the unique desert landscapes of California's Coachella Valley about 14 years ago. I started doing art festivals in downtown Palm Springs, and I soon fell in love with the beautiful colors and dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto mountains. I have countless memories of waking up before dawn to set up a show and experiencing the unbelievable color shifts as the first rays of dawn illuminated the mountains behind me. I learned to love painting all the varieties of palm trees that grew in the valley, from short shaggy palms to elegantly slim palms that stretched high into the sky. Each day after manning my festival booth, I would wait eagery for the sun to set, and then I would rush to the east side of the Coachella Valley, where I could watch the magical color change on the far eastern mountain range. One of my favorite places to explore these unique desert landscapes are the many palm oases around Palm Springs and Indio. These hidden miracles of water and life are tucked away amid dry, arid mountain crevices. You would never know they existed until they appeared suddenly in front of you, a bright green explosion of verdant plant growth. From ferns to shaggy palm trees, these plants gather around the running waters that spring from the San Andreas fault line. I have painted several works inspired by these oases. You can see the pieces [here](. ["Indian Dawn" framed]( In this painting "Palm Fronds," I was inspired by looking up into a grove of palm trees. This piece captures the feeling of being out in Palm Springs, surrounded by the warm California desert. This painting is alive with impasto texture, and the brush strokes come together to form a mosaic of light and color, like stained glass. [In-room view of "Canyon Palms"]( Palm Fronds Oil on canvas, 38 x 56 inches $32,000 [Prints and 3D Replicas are available here](. I hope you enjoyed the in-depth look! Sincerely, Erin Hanson [The Erin Hanson Gallery]( [Facebook]([YouTube]([Instagram]([Pinterest]( The Erin Hanson Gallery in Oregon 1805 NE Colvin Ct McMinnville, OR 97128 (503) 334-3670 The Erin Hanson Gallery in Carmel San Carlos between 5th and 6th Carmel, CA 93921 (831) 574-1782 Please call or text us at the number above to make an appointment at the gallery. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Erin Hanson's artist newsletter. [Unsubscribe](