Scottsdale Bus Station

"It doesn't matter how the paint is applied, as long as something is said." Jackson Pollock This was a prominent sign in the Blick Art Supply Store in Clayton. I'm not sure I agree. 9x12 painting on linen panel. $45 Free shipping, of course!

Tonto National Forest

"Art is not handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced."- Leo Tolstoy.
The scene as was captured at Tonto National Forest. So many artists have fallen in love with the West. Many thanks to Aumi and Osa who made this painting mpossible. Aumi's website is linked to this blog. It is 9x12 on linen panel. $100. Email me if interested.

Scottsdale Artists School
After class I decided to paint a bit of Scottsdale. It is a totally different color scheme than the one I am used to. Very red and sun baked. Some large clouds were looming here but there was no rain.