Utah national park paintings by Topher Straus
Utah’s national parks
National park artist Topher Straus paints Utah’s national parks: Delicate Arch in Arches, the canyons of Canyonlands, the walls and river of Zion and The Narrows, and the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.
“Bryce feels like stepping into a sculpture garden shaped by the Earth herself. I painted this to capture the magic of those glowing hoodoos and canyon shadows.”
TOPHER STRAUS, ON BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
The Utah national park paintings
Five paintings of four of Utah’s five national parks.
Zion National Parkfrom $5,500Sandstone walls and the river30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 in
Arches National Parkfrom $5,500Delicate Arch above red slickrock30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 in
Canyonlands National Parkfrom $5,500Layered canyons seen from above30 × 60 in to 60 × 120 in
Bryce Canyon National Parkfrom $5,500Orange and pink hoodoos beneath a dramatic sky30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 in, vertical
The Narrowsfrom $5,500Rushing water in the slot canyon at Zion30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 in, vertical
Palisadefrom $5,500Across the line in Colorado: the mesas of Palisade30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 in
Where each painting stands
Every painting begins with a real place in the parks.
Zion
Zion National Park, the first landscape Topher painted, and The Narrows. More on Zion.
Bryce Canyon
The hoodoos glowing orange and pink in Bryce Canyon National Park.
About Utah’s national parks
Utah has five national parks, often called the Mighty 5, and four are painted here. Arches and Canyonlands sit outside Moab, Zion was the state’s first national park, and Bryce Canyon holds the largest concentration of hoodoos, the tall spires of eroded rock, anywhere in the world.
See the work in a national park
Grand Teton National Park
Topher’s work is on permanent display at the Grand Teton National Park visitor center through 2042.
Giving back
A share of proceeds goes to organizations that protect the landscapes Topher paints. He has raised more than $200,000 for them so far.
A private viewing
Topher arranges private viewings for collectors, at his studio in Golden, Colorado or by appointment.
Arrange a private viewingSizes, editions and how each painting is made: collecting a Topher Straus painting.
Questions collectors ask
Which Utah national parks has Topher painted?
Arches, Canyonlands, Zion (twice, including The Narrows) and Bryce Canyon.
How much does an Utah national park painting by Topher Straus cost?
Utah national park paintings start at $5,500 for a 30 × 60 in edition and run to $48,900 for a 60 × 120 in edition of 1. The most chosen size, 30 × 60 in, is $5,500. Each painting’s page shows which editions remain.
Which size suits an Utah home?
For a great room or a double-height wall, 42 × 84 in or 36 × 72 in holds the space; above a fireplace or a sofa, 30 × 60 in usually fits. Send a photograph of the wall and Topher will tell you which size works.
Do you work with interior designers and architects?
Yes. Designers and architects can send plans or wall photos for sizing and placement, arrange a private viewing, and get help with installation.
Can I see an Utah national park painting in person?
Yes. Topher arranges private viewings at his studio in Golden, Colorado, and can tell you which of his galleries has the painting on its walls.
Is each size a numbered edition?
Yes. Each size is a small, numbered edition, with as few as one made at the largest size. When an edition sells out, the painting’s page says so.
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