Yes, this photo was taken in Arizona, at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior. It is one hour east of Tempe on Hwy 60. I have spent so much time here both as a child and now as an adult. Growing up in Superior we used to come here for birthday parties and just to hang out. Now I love to bring artists to come discover what an amazing variety of subject matter to paint. And all within an easy walking distance of your car. It is part of the AZ State Park system so bring your pass or buy one when you get there. Check out the gift shop, very cool. This photo was taken last November, that glowing orange is one of the many pistachio trees in full fall color. Over the Thanksgiving weekend the park has it's annual Fall Festival with music, lecture series, guided walks and also painters coming in to paint the color. If you are a student of plein air this would be a great opportunity to watch how artist's work in the field. Check out the article in the November 2008 issue of Sunset Magazine on Boyce Thompson!
www.sunset.com Bring a picnic lunch and a friend, you won't be disappointed.
www.azstateparks.com www.arizonapleinairpainters.com
Yes, this photo was taken in Arizona, at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior. It is one hour east of Tempe on Hwy 60. I have spent so much time here both as a child and now as an adult. Growing up in Superior we used to come here for birthday parties and just to hang out. Now I love to bring artists to come discover what an amazing variety of subject matter to paint. And all within an easy walking distance of your car. It is part of the AZ State Park system so bring your pass or buy one when you get there. Check out the gift shop, very cool. This photo was taken last November, that glowing orange is one of the many pistachio trees in full fall color. Over the Thanksgiving weekend the park has it's annual Fall Festival with music, lecture series, guided walks and also painters coming in to paint the color. If you are a student of plein air this would be a great opportunity to watch how artist's work in the field. Check out the article in the November 2008 issue of Sunset Magazine on Boyce Thompson! www.sunset.com Bring a picnic lunch and a friend, you won't be disappointed. www.azstateparks.com www.arizonapleinairpainters.com
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