Judith Johnson Art

Walking back from painting in Sabino Creek, I noticed a wash that looked interesting. I walked in a ways and spotted a cholla cactus that looked like a Christmas ornament decorating the desert. I said to my painting buddy, we have to come back and paint here. So we invited some other painters and we spent a lovely afternoon painting in this wash.   Sonoran Desert Christmas ornament 10" x 8" oil on canvas panel available

I went back to Sweetwater Wetlands a few more times in 2020.  It is such a peaceful place to paint and I love listening to the chatter of the birds and ducks. Sweetwater reeds-coot hideout 9" x 12" oil on canvas panel  Sweetwater reeds- secluded pond 12" x 9" oil on canvas panel

The trees in Sabino Creek are just beginning to show their winter colors.  Spent late morning painting there with my friend. The weather was perfect. Cool, sunny and clear air.  I love Sabino Canyon !! Sabino Creek Study 9" x 12" oil on canvas panel Available

 The Sonoran Plein Air Painters met at San Xavier del Bac Mission outside of Tucson, Arizona.  The mission is located within the Tohono O'odaham Nation. It is a National Historic landmark and was founded as a Catholic mission by Fater Eusebio Kino in 1692.  It is still an active Catholic church. San Xavier study 9" x 12" oil on canvas panel

 T he Sonoran Plein Air Painters are painting at Sweetwater Wetlands Park on Wednesday mornings for a few weeks.  Besides being a favorite spot for birdwatchers, the scenery has many different and unique views. Sweetwater study- day 1 12" x 9" oil on canvas panel available Sweetwater study- day 2 6" x 12" oil on canvas panel available