Red Rocks: Orion's Belt

Under a sky scattered with stars, the towering formations of Red Rocks, Nevada are reimagined in a symphony of saturated light. In this striking image from Marvell’s Paint the World series, deep purples, electric greens, and radiant magentas sweep across the desert cliffs, transforming ancient stone into a surreal and momentary spectacle. The photograph captures a single, unedited exposure—light cast by hand, shaped by the contours of the land, and recorded at night in complete stillness. It’s an image made not in post-production, but in real time—ephemeral art preserved in a click. Printed on fabric for a tactile, atmospheric finish and framed in glossy black, this work is available in sizes up to 6’ x 5’. The texture of the print adds dimensionality to the vivid color fields, enhancing the drama and subtlety of the lighting. Both commanding and contemplative, this piece invites viewers to witness the desert as they’ve never seen it: alive with color, held in darkness, and shaped by the artist’s gentle, temporary touch. A powerful conversation piece for any space, it brings the vast quiet of the desert night indoors—one that pulses with color, memory, and reverence for place.