In 2002 Baldwin became interested in crisp edges, painting landscape impressions using hard-edged, flat color areas. This created semi-abstract images on canvas with a captivating presence.

The formal possibilities were enticing; he often works in this minimalist form.

Confetti Sky
Confetti Sky
Impression of transparent cloud forms above a seascape

STRUTTING CLOUDS
Strutting Clouds
Impression of two clouds taking a walk

Coming Rain
Coming Rain
Fantasy seascape with rain on the breeze

Shape Calling Form
Shape Calling Form
Meditation on forms and shapes

Darkening Thunder
Darkening Thunder
Dream vision of a departed kitty

Etude: Origami Cloudscapes
Etude: Origami Cloudscapes
An early realization of origami cloudscapes

Infinite Theatre
Infinite Theatre
Impression of massive desert clouds

Tension of Emptiness
Tension of Emptiness
Realization of desert spaces

Birthplace of Lightning
Birthplace of Lightning
Interpretation of desert cloud structure

Contemplation of Eternity
Contemplation of Eternity
Metaphysical field sense from desert vastness

Mystic Canyon
Mystic Canyon
Memory of floating the Colorado

Highway 25, Hollister
Highway 25, Hollister
Driving into desert sunset after surviving glider flight

Stockton Bridge, Capitola
Stockton Bridge, Capitola
Impression of Stockton Bridge in Capitola, California

Anthem
Anthem
Sacred landscape with fantasy acolyte