Way Out West

I was fortunate enough to participate in a June artist-in-residency at the Mystery Ranch in Searchlight, Nevada. I was also able to take a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Death Valley National Park. I modeled and photographed 12 masks in these parks and at the Mystery Ranch. This was my 7th artist-in-residency and my first time visiting the Mojave desert area. Many thanks to Kim Garrison for inviting me to the Ranch! During June and July, all my mask sales will benefit the Mystery Ranch arts and science programing.

Skull Rock at Joshua Tree National Park

Skull Rock at Joshua Tree National Park

Camera Obscura house at the Mystery Ranch

Camera Obscura house at the Mystery Ranch

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Dante’s View overlook at Death Valley National Park.  Badwater Basin (-282 ft sea level) seen below.

Dante’s View overlook at Death Valley National Park. Badwater Basin (-282 ft sea level) seen below.

Mari Lwyd horse mask at Joshua Tree National Park.  Modeled by Thom Maurer.

Mari Lwyd horse mask at Joshua Tree National Park. Modeled by Thom Maurer.