Oro Valley residents know the alpenglow. On the right evenings, when the conditions line up, and the light hits Pusch Ridge at the correct angle, the distinctive “W” formation ignites in deep crimson and warm amber — the limestone faces take on colors they do not show at any other time of day. It lasts a few minutes. People pull over for it.
Pusch Ridge Sunset captures that window. The ridgelines and sculpted slopes hold their geological detail in the warm light while the sky above moves through the moody range of colors that precede a good desert evening. This is the view that Oro Valley residents orient their lives around — the landmark that tells you where you are and what time it is by the color it turns at the end of the day.
For anyone who has watched the alpenglow fade over Pusch Ridge and wished they could hold onto it a little longer, this piece does exactly that.
Metal is the recommended format for this piece. The deep crimson tones, the fine geological detail of the ridge faces, and the luminosity of the alpenglow all perform at their best on a metal surface — sharp, vivid, and with a depth that canvas approaches but does not quite match for a scene defined by dramatic light. Canvas offers a warmer, softer presentation that suits living rooms and spaces that call for something less intense. Available in multiple sizes on both metal and canvas, with fine art paper also available.
