The striking pinks, vibrant oranges, and sun-lit yellows of this original painting capture the intense brilliance of a high summer day in Patagonia. Zoomed in close so the small structure fills the frame, High Noon at La Posada focuses on the strength of a modest, resilient building beneath the long hours of the afternoon sun. Back in the studio, I drew directly from my memories of exploring the many secondary outbuildings that dot the legacy grounds of La Posada de Los Farios. The brilliant contrast between the building's warm pink tones and the glowing yellow grasses at its base brings an immediate, joyful energy to the canvas. Bold brushstrokes transform a small outbuilding into a vibrant, mighty centerpiece. May this piece bring bright energy, lingering summer warmth, and a splash of joyful color into your space.

Artwork Details:

• Medium: Professional Golden & Liquitex heavy-body acrylics

• Surface: Wood panel

• Size: 10 × 10 × 1.5 inches

• Protection: Golden Isolation Coat + UV-protective Liquitex satin varnish

• Signatures & Authentication: Hand-signed by the artist on back and front of the piece; includes an official Certificate of Authenticity.

Still Standing Collection

Deep in the backcountry, tucked into aspen groves or perched precariously over mountain rivers, you will find them: the weathered cabins, forgotten mills, and quiet ghost towns that time left behind. This collection is a celebration of these resilient structures that refuse to yield to the elements. By pairing the rough, historic textures of these relics with a vivid, unexpected palette of electric blues, dreamlike purples, and warm alpenglow pinks, I wanted to breathe new life into these historic spaces. These paintings are a tribute to the spirit of the backcountry, the stories built into old timber, and the quiet magic of places that are still standing.

Behind the Studio Doors: The Story & Process

Beyond the frame lies a true backcountry memory. Before this canvas was painted, it was lived. High Noon at La Posada was born from exploring the legacy grounds of a remote cattle ranch clinging to the Cisnes River in Chile. As gauchos moved cattle across the property in the late afternoon light, these humble, secondary ranch buildings stood watch along the water, carrying decades of history and creative maintenance in their old timbers.

Back in the studio, I wanted to capture the mighty presence of this small structure under the long, bright days of summer. Zooming in close to focus on its strength, I chose a powerful palette of bright pinks and intense oranges to contrast against the glowing yellow grasses at its feet. It is not just a painting of an outbuilding. It is a celebration of resilient structures, vibrant color contrasts, and the slow, beautiful rhythm of life in Patagonia.

Every original painting carries a unique story of adventure, historical inspiration, and studio process. For more insight, check out the blog From Patagonia to the Palette: How a Chilean Girls’ Trip Inspired My Newest Series.

All original paintings are final sale. If you have questions about the artwork, reach out to me. If you would like a canvas print of this piece, please click here. If you would like a fine art print of this piece, please click here.

STOLEN: This original artwork was stolen on 10/1/2026. It is not authorized for sale anywhere.