Grand Canyon

"At the Canyon's Edge"

Oil on Linen, 24" X 18"  $990

From a recent plein air trip to the Grand Canyon, Painted near Mather Point.  I wanted to depict the vastness of the canyon and give a feeling of standing on the rim.

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Desert Afternoon

"Desert Afternoon"

Oil on Belgian Linen

9" X 12"

$350

We think of the desert as always bathed in light, and it is, but in the late afternoon the shadows get long and the Rabbit Brush catches the last few rays of daylight.

To see my artwork please visit On the Edge Gallery in Scottsdale or The Gallery Store at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ.

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Thanks for viewing and Happy Holidays,

Bruce

Hassayampa River

Hassayampa

Desert Oasis

Oil on Canvas, 6" X 8", $100

The Nature Conservancy protects the Hassayampa River located near Wickenburg, AZ.  Yes, the desert surrounds this area and just beyond the trees are the Saguaros, but here in the river area birds, reptiles, insects and small mammals live in a garden oasis.  What a treat to have and to paint.

To see more of my art work please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com.

Thru the Adobe Arch

Thru the Adobe Arch

Oil on Canvas, 6" X 8"

$100

There is something romantic about the Southwest's old adobe homes.  Here the contrast between the rough adobe and the pansies is matched by the bright sun light of the Southwest and the shade of the arched walkway.

To view more of my artwork please visit my website at  www.BruceStam.com

Vulture Pass Wash

"Vulture Pass Wash"

Oil on Canvas Panel

6" X 8"

$100

On the west side of Wickenburg is Vulture Peak.  Sunday I was at an art show and had extra time so I drove out of town and came across this dry wash.  There is something about reflected light, shadow, and bright sun light that captures my attention.

To view more of my artwork please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com

View from the Rocks

"View from the Rocks"

Oil on Canvas, 6" X 8"

$100

OUt in the Usery mountains there are so many fascinating places to paint.  This ridge of rocks with the Saguaro drew my attention.

To see more of my work please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com

Saguaro on the Rocks

Saguaro on the Rocks

Oil on Canvas, 8" X 10"

$275

Painted 'plein air' in the Usery Mountains.  What says the Sonoran Desert better than an ancient saguaro cactus, rocks and a mixture of mesquite bush and palo verde?  I find these kinds of sights irresistible to my paint brush.  

To see more of my artwork please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com

Sonoran Prickles

Sonoran Prickles

Oil on Panel 6" X 8"

$100, Free Shipping, unframed

While hiking and painting in the Superstition Mountains I walked down this small dry wash and came across this Prickly Pear.  I felt like the sun was just right and the contrast between the sand and rocks of the dry wash and the cactus was just perfect.

To view more of my artwork please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com

Rocky Wash

"Rocky Wash"

Plein Air Piece

Oil on Canvas

8" X 10"

$275

Several days ago I loaded up my "plein air" backpack and hiked into the desert near my studio, and eventually found this view in a dry wash.  The sunlight was just touching some of the rocks creating a balance of light and dark.

To see more of my work please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com

Far View

"Far View"

Oil on Canvas, 9"X12"

$375

The Sonoran Desert is scattered with small hills and the large sky islands.  Whenever you climb on of these you can see for miles and the Sonoran colors amaze with each view.  The distant hills are often blue, red, and orange and the rocks reflect the earthy tones.  Each Saguaro has its own unique color ranging from warm green to orange.

To view more of my artwork please see my website at www.BruceStam.com.  My art work is also available at the Xanadu Studio, Scottsdale, AZ.

To contact me please email me at Bruce@BruceStam.com.  Thank you for viewing my work.

Rocky Slope

"Rocky Slope"

Oil on Canvas, 8"X10"

$275

Near my studio are many hiking trails, I followed one trail a few days ago and came across this rocky slope with this ancient saguaro.  I was intrigued by the patterns of the rocks, and also the patterns of the mesquite bush and the saguaro.

To view more of my work please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com.  My work is also on display at Sundust Gallery and I am a Xanadu Studio artist.

Thank you for view ing my work.

Afternoon Sun

"Afternoon Sun"

Plein Air

Oil on Canvas 8" X 10"

$275

A few days ago I packed up my backpack with my painting equipment and hiked on into the desert. The afternoon temperatures are just perfect for painting. While hiking I did interrupt a coyote's nap! But he scampered away.

I was intrigues by the warm sunlight and the cool shade on the hillside. Painting a backlight cactus is exciting. They just glow!

To see my work please visit Sundust Gallery in Mesa, AZ. My artwork can also be viewed at Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale.

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I do accept major credit cards and PayPal. Thank you!

Last of Autumn

Last of Autumn

Oil on Canvas, 8X10

$275

While the earth is in winter I must still be in Autumn! You know those days when the sun light is not so intense but is oh so warm to the skin.

To view more of my work please visit my website www.BruceStam.com or email me at Bruce@BruceStam.com

new oil landscapes by BECKY JOY

I didn't post much this last week, but honest I was busy. There are several shows with deadlines in Jan. I had to finish some pieces to submit to the shows.  I don't want to post those that I submitted. Some of the shows require that the pieces have never been shown anywhere. Now I don't know if that means my website, the internet or FB, but I'll play it safe, just in case someone is out there checking on  postings.

I've been working really hard lately and have been taking an online workshop from Camille Przewodek. The prerequisite to taking the online workshop is that you had to be in a previous color bootcamp workshop. Anyway, I did that last spring. Each week, I would go out and do at least two plein airs, then email the starts to the paintings, the end results and a photo of the site. Camille said she was trying to get me to a new level. I really felt good about the workshop. Not everything was successful, but then I tried things that I had trouble with and knew I would learn from.  I felt like I really learned a lot, but need to take a break and get back to business for a while. I am definitely going to take another workshop from her. Her approach to painting really resonated with me.

This painting is an 18x24 studio painting that I worked on yesterday and today. I was happy with the results. I'll live with it for a while and see what I think.

This was my last plein air that I painted in the workshop. After talking to Camille, I lightened the hill in the background and grayed the greens of the background trees and simplified. I have a tendency to start picking at the colors in the background, breaking up the large shapes. Overall, I was pleased with this one. The other two are in the garbage. I wasn't excited about what I was painting and it showed. She told me to stick to painting what I was "jazzed" about. I know that, what was I thinking? Or was I?

Just a couple of more days with big paintings, then I'll paint some small ones.

Talk to you all later.

Becky Joy

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Dry Wash Sentinel

"Dry Wash Sentinel"

Oil on Canvas, 8" X 10"

Playing with warm and cool colors. I can almost see this Dry Wash from my studio. I frequently walk past this was. Several years ago I had an encounter with a rattlesnake here. Fortunately, the snake went the other direction as I was not paying as close attention as I should have been!

To see more of my work please visit my website at:

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Goldmine Ridge

"Goldmine Ridge"

Oil on Canvas, 8"X10"

$275

I often venture out into the Superstition Mountains seeking material for painting. There is such a rich mixture of plant life and rocks. This panoramic view takes in the plants of the Sonoran desert with a backdrop of the rock cliffs of the area.

To view my work please visit the Sundust Gallery in Mesa, AZ.

You can see more of my work at:

www.BruceStam.com

I do accept major credit cards and PayPal.

Sonoran Spring

Sonoran Desert Spring

Oil on Canvas

9" X 12"

$350

After a rainy winter the Sonoran desert blooms with Mexican Poppies. In places the desert is awash in yellow/gold. The ancient saguaro's quietly overlook the passage of the seasons.

To view my artwork please visit The Sundust Gallery in Mesa, AZ. or visit my website at www.BruceStam.com. Please contact me at Bruce@BruceStam.com. I accept PayPal and Major credit cards.

Sonoran Spring

"Sonoran Spring"

Oil on Canvas, 8"X 10"

$250

Have you ever been out in the Sonoran Desert during wildflower season? Picachco Peak State Park and The Superstition Mountains are great places to see the Spring wildflowers. This is a view with the Superstitions in the background.

To see more of my work please visit The SunDust Gallery in Mesa, AZ. or visit my website at www.BruceStam.com

Cactus Casual

"Cactus Casual"

Oil on Canvas, 8" X 10"

$275

On the Sonoran Desert there is an endless variety of plants and scenes to paint. While on a hike I came across these two Saguaro's growing side by side (I almost titled this piece "Saguaro Side by Side).

To see my artwork please visit the SunDust Gallery in Mesa, AZ, or my website at www.BruceStam.com I do accept PayPal and major credit cards. Thank you for viewing my art.

Cactus Rock Garden

"Cactus Rock Garden"

OIl on Canvas, 8" X 10"

$275

The jumble of rocks and plants in the Sonoran desert often creates the perfect mosaic. This scene is from along the Lost Dutchman Trail in the Superstition Mountains.

To view my work please visit my website at www.BruceStam.com or you may see my work at Sundust Gallery in Mesa, AZ or in the Dry Creek Gallery in Phoenix.