Every October, the Prescott Area Studio Tour invites art lovers into the creative spaces where inspiration becomes reality. From paint‑splattered workbenches to sunlit studios tucked into quiet neighborhoods, the tour offers a rare chance to meet artists where their ideas take shape. In 2026, one of Prescott’s most recognizable creative voices — Russell Johnson, owner of The Frame & I …
Welcome to the 52nd Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale in downtown Prescott, May 23-25, 2026
Welcome to the 52nd Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale over Memorial Day weekend – May 23-25, 2026. The show hours are 9:00 to 5:00 Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 to 3:00 on Monday. I will be set up at my same spot near the Northwest corner of the Courthouse Square, booth #72. I will premiere close to 30 …
2026 Russell Johnson Art Studio Spring Cleaning Sale
It’s that time of year to do some spring cleaning! Russell Johnson is once again having a Studio Spring Cleaning Sale at The Frame & I Art Gallery. Enjoy 50% off original paintings now on display until supplies last or until April 30, 2026. This is a great time to add to your art collection and help Russell make room …
Welcome to the Prescott Area Studio Tour, October 3-5, 2025
I will be part of the Prescott Area Studio Tour once again this year, October 3-5, 2025. I will be set up at Studio number 10 located at 105 S. Granite Street, which is the back room of The Frame & I in downtown Prescott. My normal studio is at my home in the garage, but I appreciate the opportunity …
Plein Air Painting in Washington
My family takes an annual trip to Washington to visit relatives and enjoy the scenery there. Once again, we traveled to the Pacific Northwest. We enjoy the joy change of landscape and the cooler temperatures there. This year, we reserved 2 nights to at the Mara Campground in the Olympic National Park only 2 miles from the ocean. Many warm …
2025 Annual Phippen Musem Western Art Show & Sale is May 24-26, 2025
You are invited to attend the 51st Annual Western Art Show & Sale by the Phippen Art Museum at the Courthouse Square in downtown Prescott May 24-26, 2025. This will be my fourteenth year participating in this premier fine art event! You can find me in my usual spot at Booth #72 near the Northwest corner of the Courthouse Square. …
2025 Russell Johnson Studio Spring Cleaning Sale at The Frame & I in Prescott, AZ
It’s that time of year to do some spring cleaning! Russell Johnson is once again having a Studio Spring Cleaning Sale at The Frame & I Art Gallery. Enjoy 50% off original paintings now on display until supplies last or until April 30, 2025. This is a great time to add to your art collection and help Russell make room …
Trip to Alaska – The Last Frontier
It was a dream of mine to visit Alaska. Ever since some family moved up there about 5 years ago, I have wanted to visit. My wife and I, along with our 1-year-old toddler, flew to Anchorage from Phoenix on a hot summer August day. The weather in Alaska was forecasted to be chilly and rainy. My sister picked us …
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art: The Experience
The 10 days at the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art were rewarding! It was a dream to wake up every day to get up and paint one of the natural wonders! The Grand Canyon has a special place in my heart ever since backpacking there as a 13 year old and returning again and again to hike there, be inspired, …
16th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, September 7, 2024 to January 20, 2025
You are invited to the 16th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art! Plein air painting begins on Saturday September, 7 and continues through September 14, 2024. I am super excited to return to this amazing event at one of my favorite places on earth! The exhibition of paintings from the event remains on display at the Kolb Studio near the …