Mule Ears: Dance of Shadow and Sun measures 18 by 24 inches and is created with gouache. This landscape depicts the distinctive terrain of Big Bend National Park, focusing on the Mule Ears rock formations rising sharply in the distance. The foreground features rolling hills covered in scrub and sparse vegetation, rendered in yellows, greens, and touches of reddish-brown. Midway into the scene, darker patches of forested ridges form a layered transition to the mountains beyond. The sky is heavy with swirling clouds in gray and lavender, casting dynamic shadows that deepen the mood and define the contours of the landscape. The brushwork emphasizes texture and movement, reflecting the natural cycles of change inherent to the region. This work interprets a photographic reference through an impressionistic approach that balances direct observation with a personal response to the land’s complexity.