The Grand Canyon
September 2004
In September 2004, as part of his new series "In Search of a Bigger Subject", Tony was painting in and around The Grand Canyon.
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Tony Foster painting the Grand Canyon (1)
Photograph copyright © 2004 Annis Englen
These are the largest watercolours that Tony has attempted. The first is as it was on site partially done and the rest pencilled in with extensive colour notes ready for completion when he gets home to his studio.
From Point Sublime looking ESE - 6 ft x 3 ft unfinished watercolour
showing the amount of work done on site
Copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
Here, several weeks later, is the picture completed in his studio. The Phoenix Art Museum have since purchased this painting for their permanent collection. "From Point Sublime looking ESE" measures 36" x 72" (91cm x 183cm), and must be one of the largest watercolours ever achieved on site.
BS11 From Point Sublime Looking South South East
6 days Searching / 13 days on Site · 2004 · 36" x 72"
Aspen Leaf studies 4½" x 72"
pencil and watercolour on paper
pulverised rock samples in glass tube / map
Artwork copyright © 2005 Tony Foster
Tony Foster painting the Grand Canyon (2)
Photograph copyright © 2004 Annis Englen
BS1 From Ruby Point Looking East 2004
10" x 14" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / arrowhead by Homer Etherton
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS2 From near Havasupai Point looking East 2004
10" x 14" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / arrowhead by Homer Etherton
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS3 From the Grand Scenic Divide Looking East South East 2004
10" x 14" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / arrowhead by Homer Etherton
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS4 From the East End of Horseshoe Mesa looking WNW 2004
10" x 14" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / arrowhead by Homer Etherton
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS5 Looking West Downriver from Commanche Point 2004
10" x 12½" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / arrowhead by Homer Etherton
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS6 From Yuma Point looking North East 2004
10" x 14" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / arrowhead by Homer Etherton
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
From a remote point on the South Rim (Walapai Point) - another picture completed in the studio.
BS7 From Walapai Point looking East South East 2004
36" x 72" / 3" x 72" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples / map
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS8 From Fire Point Looking West 2004
10" x 14" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / aspen leaf
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS9 From Point Sublime Looking South East 2004
10" x 13" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / aspen leaf
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
BS10 From Toroweap Point Looking East 2004
14" x 10" / 1½" x 2½" pencil and watercolour on paper
glass test tube / pulverised rock samples
map / aspen leaf
Artwork copyright © 2004 Tony Foster
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