Shafer's Compass

This print features a tall red-rock point rising straight from the desert floor, standing like a centerpiece where the sections of Shafer Canyon branch and break apart. South Fork, East Fork, Middle Fork — all the carved pathways of the canyon seem to radiate from around it, leaving this spire anchored in the middle of everything. Its vertical shape contrasts against the wide horizontal spread of the land, making it feel both solitary and essential. Warm desert light brings out deep oranges and layered texture in the stone, while the surrounding canyon walls fall away into depth and open space. The view carries scale, stillness, and the weight of geologic time. Shafer Canyon, part of the Dead Horse State Park region, is known for its dramatic red-rock drop-offs, winding canyon branches, and expansive views shaped by the Colorado Plateau. The lone rock point in this frame represents the heart of that convergence — a place where erosion carved around instead of through, leaving one towering remnant to witness everything else fall away. This print fits beautifully in desert-themed interiors, modern rustic homes, offices, studios, or any space that appreciates red-rock landscapes and natural architecture. Its composition makes it ideal for wide walls where height, space, and Western desert tone bring the room to life.

• Hand-made, solid wood frame
• UV and scratch-resistant acrylic cover
• Edge width of 1.125", depth of 0.75"
• 2" polar white matting
• Sizing: +6.5" to the listed print size
• Ex: 12x18" framed print final size is 18.5x24.5"
• Arrive ready to hang