Judith Johnson Art

  Winter rains and snow in the mountains, usually means some water running in the normally dry washes.  I love painting there when this happens.  The sound of the water, the birds and sometimes the laughter of small children playing in the icy cold water is the perfect formula for me.   Sabino Creek Wash -January 8" x 10" oil on paper Available Late Afternoon in the Wash 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel available

  Since the New Year here began with some cold, cloudy and rainy weather,  I started a studio piece. It is painted on a 24" x 30" stretched canvas. My reference is a photograph I took at Empire Ranch in December. Here are some progress photos. Not sure it is finished yet, I always let a painting sit a few weeks before I decide.

  When I look back on 2021,  I realize many of my paintings went to new homes ! The sale of "Patagonia Lake" was a Christmas gift for some lucky lady in Tucson. The Sale of "Rincon Morning"  was a gift for a new couples home. "Pichaco in Bloom" sold and now resides in Colorado "Sonoran Sunset" sold  and has a home in Tucson "Kings Canyon Version 4" was a commision for a Tucson home. "Teds Place"  sold at Toscana Gallery  and traveled to a California Collector. This study was a gift for my daughter and husband. "Fruit of the Foothills" sold  at the RBC Wealth Management online promotion. "Cat Mountain" "Looking West"  "Pink Wall" sold and have a home in Long Beach, CA. The Sale of "San Xavier Study"  was a Christmas gift  for a Tucson/Michigan resident. "Looking South"  sold to new residents in Tucson "White Blossom" sold  at the Que Bonita store. "Deser...

 I spent a lot of time painting during Covid !! More of my favorites Greasewood Wash 8" x 10" oil on paper $300 Framed Yellow Cholla 8" x 10" oil on paper $300 Framed  Tanque Verde Wash in January 16" x 20" oil on canvas panel $800 framed Juan Santa Cruz 10" x 20" oil on linen panel $700  Mission Gardens Gourds 8" x 10" oil on linen panel $300 Sonoita Vineyard 11" x 14" oil on linen panel $300 Gates Pass 11" x 14" oil on panel $300

 Having an Open Studio and organizing my work is a good way to look at the last year and analayze what was accomplished and make a plan for future paintings. Here are some of my favorites Fishing at Colombus Park 6" x 8" oil -framed $200 Sweetwater Cove 16" x  20" oil- framed $800 Sabino Canyon Creek 14"x 11" oil framed $600 Patagonia Lake 12" x 24" oil - framed SOLD Sabino Evening 10" x 8" oil framed SOLD Hint of Spring 14" x 11" oil framed $600 currently at The Ironwood Gallery  in the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum Steam Pump Ranch 12" x 6" oil framed $300 currently at the  Untitled Gallery,  downtown Tucson

My studio will be open  no appointment necessary  Saturday, December 11      10am-5pm  Sunday, December 12         10am- 5pm Saturday I will have two guest plein air artists painting with me !! Virginia Belser and Joyce Nelson Come and watch, have a snack and chat about art. They will be bringing some of their paintings available for purchase. Virginia Belser is a pastel artist and often paints in oils Joyce Nelson paints in oils Judith Johnson paints in oils

My studio will be open for  Open Studio Tour  Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12   10am - 5pm Please stop by and check out what I have been doing during these Covid times.