“Where the Iron Rests” is a striking oil painting that captures an antique road grader, circa 1934, standing as a lone sentinel in a snowy landscape at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, NM. Bathed in the cool light of a cold morning, the machine’s vibrant yellow-green form stands out dramatically against the muted whites and blues of the snow-covered field and overcast sky. The visible impasto and textured brushwork vividly convey the crisp, tactile quality of the snow, creating a palpable sense of the chilly environment. This painting is more than a static portrait; it’s a profound meditation on history and the arduous labor involved in shaping the land. It evokes thoughts of the immense human effort and the basic machinery used to construct the canals and lakes that define our landscapes, honoring the raw, hard work of a bygone era. Signed TLM.