2026.01.18 Arroyo La Cañada near Cañada de la Virgen, Mexico

This drawing reflects a view along Arroyo La Cañada, where water cuts through rock and earth, carving channels that guide the eye through the landscape. The scene is built from irregular shapes and shifting edges—stone ledges, shallow pools, and eroded banks—held together by a steady horizontal flow.Loose, energetic line work traces the contours of rock and moving water, while layered gray washes create depth and variation across the surface. Darker passages suggest pooled shadow and wet stone, contrasting with lighter areas where water thins and light breaks through.Developed as part of my ongoing Morning Practice series, this original drawing focuses on natural processes rather than fixed landmarks—an exploration of how landscape is shaped over time through repetition, pressure, and movement.