2025
Artist Comments
Warm morning light bathes the desert of Big Bend National Park, casting a golden glow over the landscape. The iconic Mule Ear Peaks rise prominently from the desert floor in the distance. In the foreground, lush greenery, ocotillo, and prickly pear cacti create a vibrant tapestry of life.
About the Artist
Artist David Forks captures the serene beauty of Texas Trans-Pecos landscapes in his evocative artworks, focusing on the Big Bend region and the Hill Country. His works range from intricate details to loose and spontaneous brushstrokes. After his brother's passing and a profound encounter with mortality, David reflected on the fleeting nature of time and made a courageous decision to pursue his passion. "I quit my job as a designer and illustrator in Houston and moved to the small, slow-paced border town of Del Rio, Texas, where I am now living my dream," says David. He operates from his home studio filled with books, cameras, and computer equipment, occasionally venturing outdoors to paint. In his spare time, he enjoys road trips, housekeeping chores, and binge-watching movies.
Words that describe this painting: Big Bend, Chihuahuan desert, Mule Ears, ocotillo, cactus, prickly pear, southwest, silhouette, impressionism, nature, western, oil painting, green
Morning Light on the Mule Ears
David Forks
Oil painting on canvas board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
11 in. h x 14 in. w x .12 in. d
0 lbs. 10 oz.
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