Celebrating the Beauty of the Southwest

Kirby Cannon Studio is the creative home of D. Kirk Buchanan: An American contemporary artist celebrating the natural beauty of the southwest.  

Kirk Buchanan is a professional artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings, primarily focusing on the landscapes of the American Southwest.  

Inspired by boundless wilderness treks and a deep respect for nature, his work often features stunning depictions of the iconic vistas of Northern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and West Texas, including the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Rio Grande Valley, the Llano Estacado, and the ancient & historic adobe architecture of Taos and Santa Fe.  

Key characteristics of Kirk's style include: 

• Bold Colors: He employs a rich palette of colors to evoke the intense light and vibrant hues of the Southwestern landscape. 
• Post-Impressionistic Technique: His brushwork is loose and expressive, creating a sense of movement and energy in his paintings. 
• Focus on Light and Shadow: Buchanan masterfully captures the interplay of light and shadow, adding depth and dimension to his work. 
• Emotional Connection: With a purposeful exaggeration of color and light, his paintings often convey a strong emotional connection to the land, inspiring a sense of awe and wonder.  

For the curios and thoughtful, a philosophical and allegorical meaning can be found in each of his works, though often very subtle. This reflection and subsequent expression by the artist allows the interpretation to remain open to the viewer.  

He is represented by Art Mozaik Fine Art Gallery on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, Taos Artist Collective in Taos, NM, Vantage Point Art Gallery in Gainesville, TX, and regularly shows at numerous galleries and museums throughout the country. 

His works have been shipped to collectors all over the world: England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain and Taiwan, just to name a few.