Oil on canvas, 16”x20”

This painting captures a quiet moment after a hike, beneath the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, a place forever etched into my heart. My husband and I fell in love on these trails, often parking in this very lot before hiking into the wild, rugged beauty that stretched endlessly around us. We would climb until the desert unfolded below in every direction.

This scene is based on looking back at the mountains after one of those hikes. The moon had just risen, casting a peaceful light over the quiet motel and restaurant where we’d share meals, laughter and love.

To me, this painting is about more than just a place, it’s about falling in love while exploring the world together. The Superstitions gave us that gift.