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Great White Shark Fin

The Great White Shark Fin (not an official USGS designation) is a big triangular hunk of petrified sand dune that transitions from sparkling white to shades of pink, blue and yellow as the sun gets lower. It’s various geometric shapes and patterns make it a delight to paint. 

Meet 10 miles east of Escalante at the hairpin turn-out on the right (just as 12 starts it’s drop to the east) and carpool 2 1/2 miles to the location on Spencer Flat road. 

Bring whatever you need to complete an image of the Great White Shark Fin –  Lonny will provide ice cold beverages.

In 1979, Lonny Granston was voted ‘most artistic’ by his fellow graduating seniors at his rural Iowa high school.  After a realistic assessment of his prospects as an artist, he went to medical school.  Co-founder of a busy primary care practice, he has called Boulder, Colorado home for the past 34 years.  During his time there, he has managed to marry a beautiful woman, help raise a wonderful daughter, win a few triathlons, paint some pretty pictures and even see a patient or two. In 2009 he entered his first plein air contest at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival and was shocked when he won a prize. Since that time, he has been a returning participant and enjoys being involved with both the festival and the community.

Lonny is represented by Ana’s Gallery in Boulder and Osmosis Gallery in Niwot, Colorado.