"I Am the Arizona Dreams of a Snow Covered Christmas, Regardless of My Interpretation of that Called Christ [Winter 1]" Limited Edition, Giclee Canvas Print

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 Arizona Dreams of a Snow Covered Christmas, Regardless of My Interpretation of that Called Christ” is a quiet meditation on meaning itself—on how a single word can hold many truths at once. In the broader context of this portfolio, the work acknowledges that Christ can be understood through multiple lenses: for some, a literal and historical figure; for others, an esoteric symbol of unity-consciousness—the awakened awareness of love, compassion, and coherence within every human being. This piece does not ask you to choose one interpretation over another. Instead, it invites you to notice what happens when reverence is allowed to expand rather than contract.

The imagery grounds that invitation in the Sonoran Desert, unmistakably Tucson in its presence. A towering saguaro rises like a living axis—rooted, upright, enduring—surrounded by dense desert foliage rendered in cool blues and greens more often associated with winter than with heat. Soft pastel glows bloom around the plants like snowfall translated into light, creating an atmosphere that feels hushed, contemplative, and gently surreal. The muted sky offers spaciousness, allowing the desert to feel both familiar and transformed, as if seen through a deeper layer of perception.

Here, the “snow-covered Christmas” becomes symbolic rather than seasonal. It suggests a stilling of the mind, a cooling of inherited narratives, and a moment when the desert—so often associated with trial and testing—becomes the birthplace of inner illumination. Whether one understands Christ as an external savior or as an inner state of awakened unity, the visual message remains the same: holiness is not confined to geography, climate, or doctrine. It emerges wherever awareness softens into love and separation dissolves into connection. If you are drawn to art that honors spiritual plurality while pointing toward shared human essence, this piece is meant for your space. Bring it home now, and let it quietly affirm that meaning deepens when interpretation becomes conscious.

Accompanying Inspirational Exercise — “Christ as Consciousness Reflection” (4 minutes, contemplative)
Sit with the artwork and focus on the cool tones washing over the desert forms. Ask yourself two questions, slowly: “What meaning of ‘Christ’ did I inherit?” and “What meaning feels alive in me now?” Without judging either answer, write one sentence that bridges them—for example: “Christ is the love I practice when I’m fully present.” End by choosing one small act in the next 24 hours that embodies unity-consciousness: listening without interrupting, offering kindness without agenda, or pausing before reacting. This practice mirrors the artwork’s essence—honoring tradition while allowing consciousness itself to become the living interpretation.