Rancho Mirage

This painting measures 28"X 56".  I was playing golf out in Rancho Mirage with some friends.  After we made the turn and ended up on the tee box of the tenth, this is the vista that was in front of us.  I was glad I had brought my camera with me.  There is no way I could have painted this from memory.  I thought this canvas size was perfect for the scope of this landscape.  I really like to paint larger when ever possible.  It really allows me to explore the composition and color to a greater degree.