12" X 16" ISLAND IN THE SKY oil on canvas panel original painting and wall art. You're looking at Wotan's Throne as the early morning sunrise illuminates the North Rim and the Grand Canyon in its rich warm glow. This picturesque summit is named after a mythical German deity, in keeping with the tradition of naming the Grand Canyon’s major geographical features after mythical deities. (At least it isn’t Sofi’s throne of Citibank summit. (UGH!) This is the view of the northeast aspect from the Cape Royal hiking trail at the North Rim. At an elevation of 7,721 ft, it is one of the most majestic rock mesas in the Grand Canyon National Park, located in Cococino County and is part of the Colorado Plateau and the Kaibab Plateau.

ISLAND IN THE SKY

Some things never get old. Like the Colorado River carving through the Grand Canyon, as seen from the picturesque Toroweap Overlook, in a remote section of the Canyon's North Rim. Day in, day out for the last 5 to 6 million years. From this vantage point, it's a sheer 3000 foot vertical drop to the canyon floor. (So watch your step!) The mighty Colorado River keeps cutting through the Grand Canyon on it's way to the California/Arizona border near Yuma, on it's way to it's final destination, the Sea of Cortez, and Baja California. This 30" X 40"  original painting will bring an added sense of depth and dimension to any room where it's displayed.

TOROWEAP OVERLOOK

ROY'S MOTEL & CAFE was one of the classic Americana Route 66 roadside attractions was a major source of inspiration for Pixar's hit movie "Cars". Located in Amboy, California between Barstow and Needles in the Mojave Desert. Roy's symbolizes our love for nostalgia and classic Americana, and for a time when Americans hit the road in classic cars and literally discovered America. In 1959 Roy's owner built that 50 foot high flying wedge neon sign that lit the way for weary travelers looking for a bite to eat and a place to rest. The sign could be seen from fifty miles away.

ROY'S MOTE; & CAFE

The Kimo Theater in downtown Albuquerque is both a cultural landmark and institution in New Mexico. Located right on Central Avenue, also known as Route 66, the Mother Road. The KiMo Theater is a salute to Native American tribes, culture, and their contributions to the state of New Mexico and beyond. The Kimo itself is a living, functioning work of art. The exteriors are decorated with colorful Navajo themed tile mosaics. Inside, a seven-panel mural by artist Carl Van Hassler depicts the Seven Cities of Cibola. Chandeliers take the shape of war drums and Indian funeral canoes. Even the air vents are disguised as Navajo rugs.

KIMO THEATER

The world famous El Rancho Motel & Hotel on Route 66, the Mother Road, is an iconic landmark in New Mexico and the American West. A galaxy of movie stars stayed at the El Rancho while they were shooting movies on location in the Land of Enchantment. John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda, Kirk Douglas, Mae West, Rita Hayworth, Zrobert Mitchum, and The Marx Brothers, just to name a few.

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