Lighthouse on a Mesa: An Oil Painting

An oil painting on canvas of a solitary lighthouse perched on the edge of a red mesa. The beacon glows softly as wind scours the rock formations below, with cactus and scrub dotting the slope. A winding dirt path leads to the lighthouse; the sky is a dramatic blend of sunset golds and deep purples, painted with thick impasto brushwork to emphasize texture. Distant mesas fade into a pale blue horizon, while a faint suggestion of sea on the far edge creates a surreal tension. The mood is rugged, lonely, and cinematic, with warm colors and bold strokes.