Monument Valley

“I’ve always felt that I’ve had a lot of luck, a lot of blessings, in the sense that it helped me through. I’ve been very fortunate, very happy to have my paintings sell and be able to do well that way.” – Charles Pabst

The Marcus Ashley Gallery is honored to showcase Charles Pabst art alongside other fine exhibits by past and present artists. A celebrated and award-winning landscape and impressionist painter, Pabst first tasted success at the young age of 14. His work is an inspiration to budding artists from around the world.

Situated on the Arizona-Utah border, Monument Valley comprises a spellbinding cluster of rock formations such as buttes and mesas. At the canyon, sun-kissed rock pinnacles create a mesmerizing shadow play of sorts on the red-sand desert floor. The stretch of frequently visited canyons is also home to the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.

Pabst captures the beauty of this isolated attraction in Monument Valley. A rancher on horseback watches over a herd of sheep in the warm morning light. The raw beauty of this place can be felt through the artist’s true-to-life depiction. Pabst admires the historical relevance of the places he visits, giving viewers a front-row seat to a fascinating narrative.