Three Horizons, Moab The skyline west of the Rockies is like nowhere else in this country. Pillars of red stone stand scattered through the land. The Rockies tower blue above them. My children groan as I get out of the car for yet another picture.Monument Canyon On the western slope of Colorado, the landscape begins to look a bit more like Moab. The hanging canyons of Colorado National Monument are stunning.Chautauqua Trail I sometimes forget how beautiful Boulder can be. Today, I went hiking in Chautauqua park. I didn’t get very far up the trail before deciding to paint. With all the rain this year, the colors were on full display.Open Space in the Fall Walking the open spaces centers me. Nature helps put things in perspective. I’m so thankful for these pockets of calm in our community. Pearce ParkSurrounded by Color One of the iconic views of Golden–looking West from the bridge on Washington. Even after years of painting it, this view doesn’t get old.Morning Vigil Cradling my morning coffee in my hands, I sit by the mountain stream watching the sun slowly paint the rock face orange and red. Hay creek, near the Twin Eagles trailhead.Clear Creek, Golden – small One of the iconic views of Golden–looking West from the bridge on Washington. Even after years of painting it, this view doesn’t get old.Dry Gulch This gulch is a small walk from the Eastern entrance. Pinyon juniper and sage brush seem to grow from the rocks themselves: Colorado National Monument