Hugh Masterson

Fall Spectrum, Glenwood Canyon, Oil Painting

2026

Artist Comments
Brilliant fall colors fill this landscape near Glenwood Canyon, Colorado. Bright orange trees stand against the cool shadows of a shaded hillside covered with sagebush, creating a strong color contrast. Artist Hugh Masterson initially painted the piece en plein air before finishing it in his studio.

About the Artist
Artist Hugh Masterson paints landscapes, still lifes, and figurative scenes in an impressionist style. In his work, he seeks to satisfy the human yearning for beauty, believing that art should convey it and lift the spirit. "I always pray before I paint and ask God to bless what I am doing and to use it to lift other people's hearts," says Hugh. He began drawing in early childhood and discovered a passion for color at fourteen. Although accepted into art college in Dublin, he chose to pursue theoretical physics, where his fascination with light continued to grow. Hugh later returned to painting, refining his approach through study, mentorship, and years of practice. He works in a converted garage studio with a skylight in Broomfield, Colorado, filled with painting props and a still-life shadow box. Outside the studio, he balances his life as a husband, father, grandfather, optical engineer, and Christian missionary, bringing the same dedication and care to all his pursuits.

Words that describe this painting: fall, autumn, Glenwood Canyon, Colorado, tree, desert, sagebrush, mountain, hill, plein air, sunny, season, panoramic, impressionism, landscape, oil painting, yellow

Fall Spectrum, Glenwood Canyon
Hugh Masterson
Oil painting on canvas board
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
11.5 in. h x 19.5 in. w x .25 in. d
1 lbs. 15 oz.