Silent Glow Beneath the Mesa measures 9 by 12 inches and is created with watercolor and gouache on stipple texture watercolor paper. The composition captures a quiet sunset scene where the sky transitions smoothly from cool blues and purples at the upper edge to intense oranges and yellows near the horizon. In the foreground, slender branches, bare and rising in sharp silhouette, anchor the scene with a stark contrast against the luminous backdrop. To the right, a rocky hill or mesa emerges in muted purple and brown tones, partially obscuring the sun as its rays stretch outward, infusing the landscape with a subtle, radiant glow. This interplay of light and shadow evokes a sense of calm and stillness, reflecting the rugged beauty and deep history of the Texas borderlands. The combination of delicate watercolor washes and the opacity of gouache enhances both softness and definition, underscoring the landscape’s quiet intensity and layered textures.