Greg McFadden

Painted in October 2011 on a late sunny afternoon, this piece holds the clear waters filled with the ancient flow of Deer Creek. The Paiute people hold great respect for this creek. This is the place of their emergence and the narrows are thought of as the place of transition from one world to the next . The small hand prints in the narrows is that of their ancient Puebloan relatives. Deer Creek is located at mile 136 on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. This was painted in respite during a loop hike known as the Piano. This painting contains dyes from the cochineal of the prickly pear cactus collected just above the Patio. Multimedia watercolor and pastel Giclee on flat canvas. Created with the natural soils and the water of deer creek. Unframed giclee. artist proof.

Painted in October 2007 late afternoon, this piece holds the water of Cove Creek collected underneath the travertine springs about one mile up the side canyon. Cove Creek is located around mile 174.5 on the Grand Canyon. Cove Creek is the last significant side canyon above Lava Falls. Lava is often thought of as some of the biggest whitewater in the northern hemisphere. It is also a personal sipapu to the boatmen of the Grand Canyon. This painting contains dyes from the cochineal of the prickly pear cactus, as well as local soils. This piece contains the water of the Colorado River just above Lava Falls. Limited edition of 39, the age of the artist at time of painting. Available as a 40 x 18 museum wrap giclee.

Painted in October 2014 with the water of Royal Arch Creek about midday, this piece holds the whimsical feeling of Elves Chasm. ‘Elves’ is located at about mile 116 on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and marks the near half way point in mileage for trips between Lee’s Ferry and Diamond Creek. Elves is most famous for its playful pool that includes a jumping ledge accessible through a small cavern. This painting contains dyes from the cochineal of the prickly pear cactus, as well as local soils. This piece contains the water of Royal Arch Creek at Elves Chasm. Original Diptych framed watercolor.

View from the Granaries. On a late afternoon in October 2014, this piece was painted at the ledge of the Nankoweap granaries. Nankoweap Delta is located at mile 53 on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. This painting contains dyes from the cochineal of the prickly pear cactus, as well as soils directly from the ledge. This canyon housed one of the largest populations of the ancient Puebloan cultures. This piece contains the water of Nankoweap Creek. Original Watercolor Diptych Coil. Framed Copper Shadow Box.

This piece was painted October 2013 hiking up Tuna Creek just below Crystal Rapids deep in the heart of the the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. This painting contains dyes from the cochineal of the prickly pear cactus, as well as soils directly from the ledge. This canyon housed one of the largest populations of the ancient Puebloan cultures. Created with the water of the Colorado River and Tuna Creek. Unframed Original watercolor. 16 x20.