Among the Stone Sentinels

By Denise Dundon

Piece description from the artist

This amazing landscape located just west of Denver is known as Red Rocks Park. This digital painting highlights the gorgeous geology this park has to offer. Paleozoic-age rocks of the Fountain Formation form the stage for this beautiful place.

In this artwork, a meandering dirt path, etched into the landscape by the passage of time and the tread of countless explorers, offers an unspoken invitation to wander and discover the secrets these stones keep. The sky above is a canvas of soft blue, brushed with strokes of wispy clouds, casting a gentle light that plays across the scene, enhancing textures and casting subtle shadows. Small, green shrubs and hardy trees punctuate the otherwise arid terrain, their presence a testament to life's tenacity.

This image is a pause button on life's chaos, a reminder of the vast, silent world that thrives beyond our busy lives—a world that whispers of adventure, peace, and the enduring beauty of the natural world. It's a scene that captures the imagination and beckons the soul to explore.