Mountains and mesas.
Rivers and two-track roads.
Rain.

For many years I have hiked off-trail in New Mexico’s desert wilderness. These watercolors celebrate the presence of mountains, the blessing of rain, and the sometimes visionary traces humans have left on our spare, essential, beautiful land.

Fire Above the Ridge Road, Betsy James

All paintings watercolor and gouache, 5″x5″ on 11″x11″ #300 Arches cold press watercolor paper.

Betsy James is represented by: Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, NM.

All material on this site, both text and graphics, is ©Betsy James, and may not be used commercially without her permission.