"I Am the Moonset, Acknowledging, Accepting, Reconciling and Growing From Past Mistakes [Autumn 1]" Limited Edition, Premium Paper Print

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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.

Enhanced Matte archival and acid-free paper has a clean, simple and flat surface, smooth to the touch, and easy on the eyes.

Basis Weight: 192 gsm
ISO Brightness: 104%
Opacity: 94%

Ink: Epson UltraChrome HDR represents our latest generation of pigment ink technology, utilizing ten colors. Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink produces the widest color gamut ever from an Epson Stylus Pro printer.

Printing equipment: the Epson P9570 Pro Series, a state-of-the-art paper printer in the industry today, prints with the utmost clarity and intensity of the original digital artwork.

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.