The Washer Woman of Mesa Arch Glass Art Antique copper hook wires

Antique copper hook wires

Cross-hatched texture created by fusing multiple layers of sterling silver with the jeweler's torch

The photographer describes the scene: "Rough playtime and mock fighting prepare young males to one day fight for families of their own

Acrylic on Panel

Skillfully hand painted with chicken and eggs motif

The Washer Woman of Mesa Arch Glass Art Antique copper hook wiresIn Canyon Lands Nation Park, UT Mesa Arch, in Canyonlands National Park, is a much photographed scene. The arch lights up from the bottom every morning (provided its not cloudy), and it stays this way for almost an hour. Most photographers concentrate on the beautiful arch, but for this photograph I decide to focus on the wonderful formation in the distance. It is called the washer woman, and if youll look closely youll see why they are called by this