24x48" Framed Original Fine Art

A testament to the vibrance of the present moment. 

• Original, one-of-a-kind mixed media art
• Heavy body acrylic and ink on 24x48" wood panels
• Framed by the artist in a maple floating frame 
• Signed by the artist, Brooke Hirsheimer
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About Life Finds A Way:

Sedona is a dry desert landscape, yet thanks to the waterways that meander through its towering red rocks, vibrant, lush life has taken hold at the base of otherwise inert formations. It feels like Sedona lives on the cusp of life. It makes me imagine what landscapes were like in the early geological processes of our planet, before plant life ruled our earth's surface. Even in the most intense, unsuspecting places, life finds a way to take hold and evolve in creative ways. 

The reference photo I used for this piece was of the Capitol Butte ridgeline fully lit up on a cloudless Sedona sunny day. The light on the red rock face illuminates the pronounced striations, the unique formations and the array of vibrant colors. Since this is an abstract interpretation, I was playing with both vertical strokes to capture iconic tall spires, like the Sugar Loaf and Coffee Pot formations and horizontal strokes to capture layering.

When I paint, I love incorporating colors along the trail that may not be obvious from distant views. Enter cacti!! I was mesmerized by the chartreuse cacti sprinkled along the trails in Sedona, like prickly pear. I knew immediately I’d be leaning into this color for this series and 'Life Finds a Way' felt like the perfect opportunity for the sand texture to capture the greenery wrapping around the red rock while also nodding to the landscape’s robust succulent scene.