"I Am the Moonset, Acknowledging, Accepting, Reconciling and Growing From Past Mistakes [Autumn 1]" Giclee Canvas Print -The Desert Abstraction Project

Print Quality Details

These museum-quality giclée canvas and premium paper prints are crafted with premium, ethically sourced materials and archival, acid-free inks to ensure lasting beauty. From durable poplar wood stretcher bars to precision Epson printing, every piece reflects exceptional craftsmanship, delivering a timeless, elegant artwork made to the highest professional standards.

These are outstanding giclées or archival pigment prints where each one is hand proofed and signed by me.  Giclée printing is a fine art digital printing method using specialist archival pigment inks and acid-free papers; creating museum/gallery prints with excellent depth of colour, longevity and stability.

Studies have shown that Giclee Prints colour vividness can last in excess of 200 years with tests by independent bodies such as Wilhelm Research and printer manufacturers such as Epson. This gives assurance to collectors and art buyers of this type of printing method.

Canvas: We use Urth canvas, the world’s first solvent canvas with archival certification by the Fine Art Trade Guild. Manufactured by the leading canvas supplier of award-winning digital inkjet canvas, Breathing Color® uses breakthrough technology of agent-free Fluorescent Whitening and Chromata white to create a canvas free of optical brighteners while still producing canvas prints with bright whites and true vivid colors that will not fade or yellow over time. With OBA-free Urth canvas, your print can hang in direct sunlight and remain fade-resistant and as beautiful as the day it was printed. The canvas has a built-in coating, which makes it moisture and abrasion-resistant, with UV protection. The canvas is durable enough to withstand cleaning by taking a damp cloth to the surface to remove dust.

Inks: We use UltraChrome GS3 HD inks, which have a wide & rich color gamut range. The inks are sprayed upon canvas, hence the “giclee application,” with extreme detail and vibrancy, thus creating a stunningly sharp image. Tested by Wilhelm Research, these lightfast, archival inks are designed to last 100+ years.

Wood: The wood used to create the stretcher bars for your print is made from poplar trees, which are extremely strong and stable.

Printing Equipment: Printers include the Epson Surecolor S80600 and the 9900 Pro Series, which are state-of-the-art in the industry and print at astounding resolutions of 1440 ppi.

Artwork Description and Symbolism

“I Am the Moonset, Acknowledging, Accepting, Reconciling and Growing From Past Mistakes” is a meditation on the grace that arrives when we finally stop arguing with our past. Within the wider arc of The Desert Abstraction Project, this work reflects a pivotal realization: spiritual growth is not about avoiding error, but about developing the courage to meet our history with honesty, humility, and compassion. The desert at dusk becomes a teacher here—quiet, spacious, and unafraid of shadows—inviting you to witness what has been without being defined by it.

The composition is anchored by stark silhouettes of saguaros and bare-limbed trees, their dark forms standing like sentinels in the foreground. Behind them, the desert softens into layered purples and cool blues, as brush and distant mountains dissolve gently into the horizon. Above it all, a large, luminous moon descends—its glow diffused and calming, washing the scene in an atmosphere of acceptance rather than judgment. The color palette feels contemplative and otherworldly, suggesting a psychological space where reflection can happen safely, without urgency or self-punishment.

In the language of the project biography, this moonset marks the transition from fear to love—from the illusion of separation to the reality of integration. The past is no longer something to hide from or fixate on; it becomes a source of wisdom. The desert does not erase its scars, yet it continues to grow, bloom, and endure. This artwork offers the same invitation: to let your experiences shape you without hardening you. If you’re seeking art that supports emotional maturity and spiritual grounding—art that gently reinforces self-responsibility without shame—this piece belongs in your space. Bring it home now, and let it serve as a nightly reminder that reconciliation is a form of strength.

Accompanying Inspirational Exercise — “Dusk Review Practice” (4 minutes, reflective and repeatable)
In the evening, sit with the artwork and imagine the moon slowly setting over your own inner landscape. Ask yourself three questions: (1) What did today teach me about myself? (2) Where did I fall short without meaning to? (3) What is one way I can respond more skillfully next time? Write brief answers—no storytelling, no justification. End by placing a hand on your chest and saying: “I allow myself to learn.” Practiced consistently, this simple ritual transforms mistakes into guidance and turns reflection into forward movement—just as the moonset gives way to a new dawn.