Last week I went up to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum to paint. Mom & Dad came along, it had rained hard and the washes were very wet. I go there to paint alot since it is a very short trip and the variety of landscapes choices are amazing. There are ancient old eucaliptus, pines, desert, a large pond, lush growth and the spectacular mountains that surround the whole area. It is only an hour east of the Valley. The little 8" x 10" was tricky, the sky was so grey, and then the water in the wash started to move just bit more - time to go then. Winter greens are grey and not easy to create distance or show values. Who says the desert doesn't have seasons? Only people who aren't very observant! This painting is at the Sedona Art Center till March 2nd.
Last week I went up to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum to paint. Mom & Dad came along, it had rained hard and the washes were very wet. I go there to paint alot since it is a very short trip and the variety of landscapes choices are amazing. There are ancient old eucaliptus, pines, desert, a large pond, lush growth and the spectacular mountains that surround the whole area. It is only an hour east of the Valley. The little 8" x 10" was tricky, the sky was so grey, and then the water in the wash started to move just bit more - time to go then. Winter greens are grey and not easy to create distance or show values. Who says the desert doesn't have seasons? Only people who aren't very observant! This painting is at the Sedona Art Center till March 2nd.
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