We began our 4-day hike at the Grand Canyon at the Grandview Trailhead. We had to set up a shuttle since our end-point was further away, so we got a little later start. However, the weather was mild and we weren’t worried about beating the heat. The Grandview Trail descends about 2,500 feet in 3 miles to Horseshoe Mesa. The …
2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival: the Experience
The 2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival took place October 21-24, 2021. The weather outlook was excellent and I looked forward to being part of this fun event once again. During the week prior to the event, I selected panel sizes and built frames to be ready for the event. I began thinking of places I love around Prescott, …
A Cloud Inversion at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
This post is long over-due from a trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon late July, a few months back. The North Rim is special! It rises about 1,000 feet higher than the South Rim and has a different character at the rim. The main feature is the lack of crowds. We reserved a couple nights at the …
2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival is Oct 21-24, 2021
I will be part of the Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival organized by the Prescott Highland Center! Painting days are October 21-23 with a reception at the Finn Restaurant on October 24th. I am on the schedule to be at the Gazebo of Watson Lake Saturday October 23rd 8-11AM. Read more below about some of the details. Follow this link …
Prescott Area Studio Tour is October 1-3, 2021
The 2021 Studio Tour features 74 artists in 49 private studios plus an additional 28 artists at three Art Centers. This is a free, self-guided event and you may begin at any location. Meet the artists, observe their creative processes and purchase unique works of art. The Tour runs 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, from Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. I …
Plein Air painting in the Pacific Northwest
Our annual family vacation to Washington State to visit family took place last June. We ordered 70 degree weather but got 100! Well, it wasn’t 100 the whole time, just for about 4 days (4 days too many). We’re from Arizona needing a break from the heat, right? Right! Last year we had typical June weather in Washington: mid-70’s and …
47th Annual Phippen Western Art Show and Sale is Memorial Day weekend May 29-31, 2021
The 47th Annual Phippen Western Art Show and Sale is back! Over Memorial Day weekend May 29-31, 2021 I will have a booth set up on the Courthouse Square in beautiful downtown Prescott. I will be at booth number 80 for the weekend show and will proudly feature new work in oils and acrylic. One change from the last show, …
“Majestic Morning” – a commission painting process
When approached with a request for a commission painting, it comes with much excitement and anticipation for a fresh challenge. I have developed a process that works for me and also allows for client feedback. This process is also rewarding for both parties involved! I will describe my process in this blog and share photographs of progress shots and the …
Hiking The Grand Canyon: Boucher and Hermit Trails
With much anticipation, I was excited to hike the Boucher Trail for a second time! The first time was over twenty years ago, and we hiked most of it in the night by moonlight to escape the summer heat. A group of friends was organized to hike from the Hermit Trailhead to the Boucher Rapids the first day, followed by …
Russell Johnson Studio Spring Cleaning 50% off Sale at The Frame & I
I am once again having a Studio Spring Cleaning Sale at The Frame & I in downtown Prescott, AZ. I desperately need room in my studio and am moving framed originals at half off! This is a great time to add to your art collection! Paintings are on sale through April or as supplies last. All pieces are custom framed …