“Guardian” – Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Anita C. Blythe | Ghost Ranch, New Mexico

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Radiating the bold beauty of the Southwest, “Guardian” is an original plein air landscape by artist Anita C. Blythe. Painted … Read more Radiating the bold beauty of the Southwest, “Guardian” is an original plein air landscape by artist Anita C. Blythe. Painted on-site at the iconic Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico—renowned for its dramatic cliffs and Georgia O’Keeffe legacy—this 14” x 11” oil painting captures the raw grandeur of desert sandstone formations glowing under a brilliant sky.

Executed entirely with a palette knife, Blythe’s distinctive technique brings a rich texture and dynamic energy to the canvas. The warm, layered hues of red and ochre cliffs rise from a foreground dotted with hardy desert flora, while a solitary tree stands sentinel above—evoking a powerful sense of watchfulness and solitude, true to the painting’s title, “Guardian.”

This original work is signed front and back by the artist and offered unframed to allow for personal presentation preferences.

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Title: Guardian

Artist: Anita C. Blythe

Medium: Oil on canvas panel

Technique: Palette knife, plein air

Dimensions: 14" H x 11" W

Location: Painted on-site at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú, New Mexico

Condition: Excellent; original work, signed by the artist

Frame: Unframed

Perfect for collectors of Southwestern art, plein air enthusiasts, and admirers of bold, textural landscapes, “Guardian” is a striking tribute to the timeless beauty and enduring spirit of New Mexico’s high desert.

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