Alpenglow Over Pagosa Springs

I painted this scene back in February a the height of Winter here in Southern Colorado where I live. It was inspired by the beauty of the season’s alpenglow effect of the mountains at sunset and sunrise. I find that pink glow so meditative and mesmerizing. The landscape appears so quiets and magical at this time of the day.  I wanted to express how I feel pulled in by these kind of views by painting a local scene here from Pagosa Springs where I live. The San Juan mountains surround this area and in most parts of the region Pagosa Peak can be seen. I love seeing this beautiful mountain from different angles and it has become a favorite of mine to paint.