“Spirits of the Sunrise Oil at Sonoran National Monument AZ” is a powerful oil painting that captures the radiant energy and spiritual awakening of a desert sunrise. Created in the same transformative spirit as its companion piece, this work is literally rooted in the land it depicts: raw sand from the Sonoran National Monument is mixed into the paint, creating a tactile and profound connection to the earth. The canvas explodes with the vibrant yellows and oranges of the rising sun, illuminating the ancient mountains and vast desert landscape. A lone figure on horseback journeys towards this light, guided by the silent wisdom of the land. This painting is not merely a depiction of a sunrise; it’s a visual hymn to hope, renewal, and the enduring power of the human spirit to find its way, echoing the artist’s personal journey of healing and connection. Signed TLM.