The American Southwest is amazing. Austere, rugged, rich colors of red barren stone showing sedimentary rock layers in many different colors. Plant life is tough and diverse and needs to be able to withstand extreme heat and cold, as well as arid conditions. Portraying these colors is really a challenge and a lot of fun as well! Here is the Devil’s Garden Trail area in Arches National Park. I thought doing it in pen and color might be the easiest route . . .
Strathmore Vision paper, 9×12, ink, watercolor.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
I love this N! The colors send me back to Arches!
Always love your pen and colour work, this one is no exception. Fabulous!
I love the American southwest. You do such lovely watercolors.
Thanks, Kit! Glad you like the watercolors – by far the biggest challenge in painting.
Thanks, Fraggy! I find it soooooo relaxing and easy to do! Glad you like the sketch.
Thanks, Anne! Arches and the whole area is so special.