The View, 2024, oil on canvas, 15 x 30 in. / 38.1 x 76.2 cm.

The View, Erik Hunter, 2024, oil on canvas, 15 x 30 in. / 38.1 x 76.2 cm.

The View is what the eyes take in during the daily golden hour overlooking the coachella valley. It is awe-inspiring and presented itself as a necessary challenge for me. The painting falls very short of the actual experience.