Judith Johnson Art

  I spent 10 days visiting my brother and his wife in UpCountry Maui.  We were busy non-stop, so only time for a few quick watercolor and guache sketches. Banana tree in Kula view of 'Iao Valley from Kite surfers beach   sunset from my brother's deck in Kula view from deck to Haleakala observatories- usually in the clouds morning view from deck -Maui and Lanai in the distance view from the driveway- west Maui in the distance

 I just delivered three paintings to the Four Corners Gallery in the Tucson Desert Art Museum. They are included in the "Wild Southwest" exhibit. 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd Tucson, AZ 85715 520-202-3888 Ocotillo Morning 14" x 11" oil $700 framed First Light- Catalina State Park 6" x 12" oil $300 framed Steam Pump Ranch 12" x 6" oil $300 framed

  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