Turquoise Trail Mona

David Nelson Blair, 2023

Pale Blue Dot Magnified

Oil on panel
20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 inches)
Framed; collection of the artist

First signed oil painting by the artist

"There is something about a woman against a natural setting—eh, Leonardo? This Mona is my oil-painting starting point—at least the starting point I'm willing to share publicly. But she looks ahead with confidence and helps me do the same."