Judith Johnson Art

  The first time I pulled into the Overflow Lot at Sabino Canyon I knew I had to come back and paint Thimble Peak towering over me.  This painting took two sessions to complete. Thimble Peak 16" x 20" oil on canvas panel Available

My painting friend and I walked down the Tanque Verde Wash to a spot she had scoped out the other day.  The wash is dry now as there has been little precipitation this past summer and fall. I was taken by how it almost looked like a snow scene with the bright sand and faded out leaves on the huge trees. Although it was sunny it was quite chilly in the shade where I was standing to paint,  so it trully felt like January.  Tanque Verde Wash in January 16" x 20" oil on canvas panel Available

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