Showing posts with label desert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label desert. Show all posts

Monday, May 29, 2017

Sonoran Glow, Colorful Desert Painting by Arizona Artist, Sharon Sieben


 Lively and vibrant desert scene painting on paper that has been bonded to 1.5 deep cradle with sides painted black. Art work is wired on the back and ready to hang without a frame.  This piece is sure to add color to your wall!

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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Sonoran Splender, Desert Painting by Arizona Artist, Sharon Sieben


22 x 28 inch acrylic painting on paper bonded to a 1.5 deep wood cradle with the sides painted black.  Does not need to be framed.  

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Impressionist Arizona Landscape painting - “Saguaro” by Contemporary Artist, Sharon Sieben

36" x 24" Oil on Rolled Canvas

Contact me if you would like to learn how to purchase this piece.  Click HERE

You can also visit my website at sharonsieben.com

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Impressionist Arizona Landscape painting - “Saguaro” by Contemporary Artist, Sharon Sieben

36" x 24" Oil on Rolled Canvas

Contact me if you would like to learn how to purchase this piece.  Click HERE

You can also visit my website at sharonsieben.com

Friday, April 3, 2015

Desert Bloom, 6x6 oil painting by Stevie Denny

Desert Bloom
6x6 oil painting
on deep edge canvas

I painted this from a photo I took yesterday of my neighbor's beautiful blooms on her cactus.  The southwestern desert is full of color right now, with so many different plants in bloom.

This is painted on a deep edge canvas, and the edges are painted black -- no need to frame.

This painting is available on Daily Paintworks -- just click the link to go to  my page.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Southwest Symbols, mixed media painting by Stevie Denny

Southwest Symbols
7.25" x 6.75"
Mixed media painting on wood block

This is very different from the work I usually post.  I created this in a class with Rob Stenberg, a local mixed media artist who is currently at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale.  I had great fun creating this work; and I want to do more.  I have lots of ideas for the techniques used in this piece.

This painting is available for purchase on Daily Paintworks (just click on the link to go to my page).

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Red Cactus Flower, 7x5 oil painting by Stevie Denny


Red Cactus Flower
7x5 oil painting
on linen panel

This is another painting I've done for the upcoming fund-raiser for Gilbert Visual Art League in Gilbert, AZ on November 15. This is our annual 5x7 sale, where GVAL members donate the paintings and they are all sold for $25.00 each. Last year we had over 200 5x7 paintings for sale.The sale will be outdoors on the lawn at Postino's Restaurant in Old Town Gilbert. If you live in the area, come on out and see us!

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Bulldog Rocks, 3x4 tiny oil painting by Stevie Denny


Bulldog Rocks
3x4 oil painting
on stretched canvas

Bulldog Rocks are in the Salt River wilderness area, just a few miles from where I live in Mesa, Arizona. People come from all over the world to see these giant rocks that look over the Salt River, especially when the late afternoon sun turns them to gold. The best place to view them is from a place called Water Users, off the Bush Highway (Water Users refers to the place where people put in kayaks and tubes on the Salt River). This is a TINY painting -- just 3x4 inches, but a cute little thing. It's not framed, and I don't recommend framing due to its small size. It would best be displayed on a small display easel, which I will happily provide for free to the buyer of this painting.

This painting is available through an online auction at Daily Paintworks.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Red Mountain Sunset, 6x8 oil painting by Stevie Denny

Red Mountain Sunset
6x8 oil painting on Raymar canvas panel

I live at a place called Red Mountain in Mesa, Arizona.  We are right next to the Tonto National Forest and the Salt River Recreation area.  I painted this from a photo I took along the Salt River, as the sun was setting against Red Mountain.  

This painting is for sale through an online auction at Daily Paintworks.com:  
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/190356

Friday, November 8, 2013

Sunflower Happy, 7x5 acrylic painting by Stevie Denny

Sunflower Happy
7x5 acrylic on linen panel
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This is one of my entries in Gilbert Visual Art League's 5x7 Show on November 17 in Old Town Gilbert.  The show will be outdoors at Postino's Cafe, and it's part of the Art Walk event that day.  GVAL has almost 200 paintings for the show already, and ll of these 5x7 paintings will sell for $25 each.  If you haven't been to Old Town Gilbert, it's a fun place to spend a Saturday.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Purple Cactus Flower, 6x6 oil painting by Stevie Denny


Purple Cactus Flower
6x6 oil painting on Raymar canvas panel

I often paint cactus flowers.  There are so many varieties and colors here in the southwestern desert.  I take as many photos as I can each spring when they bloom, and I painted this from one of my photos.  Thank you for viewing my art.  

Buy this painting through an online auction at Daily Paintworks.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Sunset on the Salt River, oil painting by Stevie Denny


Sunset on the Salt River
9x12 oil painting on archival panel

I painted this from a photo I took along the Salt River north of Mesa, Arizona, in the Tonto National Forest.  This location was in the Phon D. Sutton rec area.  I've been to this area many times in the early morning and late afternoon to paint and take photos.  This past week I went there in the morning, and as I was hiking down to the river, a mountain lion crossed the path in front of me.  He was close (less than 25 feet), and I'm very lucky he wasn't interested in me.  This is one of the most beautiful spots on the river, but I won't go there again by myself.  It was frightening.  Mountain lions have been spotted in that area for the past few years, but this was the first time I've seen one.  I hope it's the last.

This painting is available for purchase through an online auction.


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

End of the Day—Painting, Workshop and Project 125 BECKY JOY


"End of the Day"   11"x14" oil

As some of you may know, I just got back a couple of days ago from teaching a workshop Ohio. I had a great group of students and the class was a resounding success thanks to the organization of Donna Pierce-Clark who put it together. Thank you Donna!

I started each morning with a quick demo and lecture, then everyone went back to their easel to paint. Everyone brought in their own photos which gave a lot of different paintings for everyone to learn from during the critique. Of course, one of the paintings that painted was a sunset. What I hear from most artists is that they want to learn how to paint sunsets and create light in their paintings. Each student was also given my book, Create Better Paintings Using Foundational Concepts which helps to reinforce what I taught and is a good reminder. I was so busy teaching and helping 16 students that I didn't get around to taking a group shot. Below are some of the photos that I do have of the workshop and student work.
Thank you to all my students in Ohio for making a great three days for me. I appreciate each of you and keep up the good work.
I've had plenty to catch up on since I've been gone. One is to get a few studio paintings done. 

Next up, I have decided that I will have to suspend the Project 125. I have had so much happen with family lately and too many commitments that I need to follow through with that are more important. I will continue to paint some small paintings pricing them at $125. each until the end of October. I was beginning to feel too much pressure to do some other work that I need to get done, so......

While I was in Rocky Mountain National Park, I video taped a demo. I will be putting it together for my second video workshop by next week. I'll let you know and I will continue to be posting big and small works both, almost everyday.

Next workshop up is Hood River, OR where I will be judging the plein air show and teaching a one day workshop. Then Sept 27 -29 will be the Carmel, Indiana workshop. Hope to see some of you there.
Becky Joy


Saturday, August 3, 2013

Yellow Cactus Flower, 6x6 oil painting by Stevie Denny

This past Spring I took many photos of the blooming cactus along the route where I ride my bike; and I painted this from one of those photos.  There are so many colors and varieties of prickly pear cactus, ranging from yellow-green to pink, purple and deep red.  The blossoms are many different colors, too.  The Sonoran Desert is a colorful place in the springtime.

Yellow Cactus Flower
6x6 oil painting on Raymar canvas panel



Saturday, July 20, 2013

Day 33 and 34, Project 125 Painting the Desert Colors | BECKY JOY

© 3013 Becky Joy  Day 33, Sunset Palo Verde    oil   6 inches x 6 inches     $125.

Well, I am having a hard time getting to all the posting as I said. Consistent posting was also a goal of mine in this project. I figured it would be a long enough project to get some habits going here. Maybe. This is another painting playing with color. I'm also trying to simplify the brush strokes, which is much easier to do with small paintings than large.

© 2013 Becky Joy    Day 34, Reflections     oil     6 inches x 6 inches    $125.

This is actually from an old painting that I did about 3 years ago. I no longer have the painting, but I do have a photograph. The colors aren't a lot different, but I have loosened up a lot. I would say that my strokes are much more confident. It is hard to get those loose strong brushstrokes without putting some miles behind the brush and feel confident in what you're doing. I remember hearing "paint with confidence". Easy said, when there is so little that you know.

It has been very hot here in Phoenix now, Of course, it's summer. Surprise! We had a good monsoon storm last night, wine, rain, lightening, the works. It's exciting with the weather change like that. I didn't even have to water the lawn today. Yay!

I just got my flyer for the Tuscany workshop. If you sign up before Sept 1, 2013,  you will save a substantial amount on the trip. If you are interested in more details, email me at beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com. My workshops are either full or very close to being filled, so make sure to sign up if you are thinking about signing up. workshops

Talk to you all tomorrow.

Friday, April 12, 2013

superstitions

© 2013 Becky Joy    Superstitions     oil   8x10  
The superstition Mountains east of Phoenix, I often go out there to paint. This is one the plein air paintings with the warm colors and blue skies of the southwest. The dark saguaro cactus contrasts against the light background rocks giving the painting depth and atmosphere
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This is another painting from my studio sale
Becky Joy
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Friday, April 5, 2013

Desert Mountain Carefree oil landscape painting by BECKY JOY

© 2013 Becky Joy Desert Mountain Rocks    oil    8 x 10 inches 
I hiked up into the rocks above Desert Mountain in Scottsdale. The valley background has an abstract quality to it keeping the painting a simple design.
This painting is for sale at Daily Paintworks  It is another painting in my studio sale that I'm posting on my blog.
Upcoming workshops:
Plein Air convention, Carmel     Troy, OH     Hood River, OR     Provence, France     Carmel, IN     Arizona
Fredericksburg, TX      Dahlonega, GA     Pontotoc, MI   Tuscany Italy   go to my workshops for more info.
Becky Joy

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Plein Air Impressionist Painting of a Desert Sunset

Sunset Over the Desert



This was a fun little sunset I painted on the Desert outside Mesa, Az near the Superstition Mountains. I had to work quickly to capture the moment. The paiting measures 7" x 5" and is painted in oil on panet. The painting ships unframed.

Sunset Over the Desert
7" x 5"
Oil
Price 99.99
To Purchase Painting Click here
To Find out more about the artist Visit Kevin McCain Studios

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Plein Air Impressionist Watercolor of Saguaro Cactus in Arizona

Seguaro Hilltop


 
Painted this on senoran desert outside Casa Grand. The Solitary Seguaro cactus I found very noble. It was that impression that made this painting so much fun to create. It will make a nice addition to your collection. Painting is 9" x "12 inches and is painted in watercolor on 120 lb cotton rag paper. Painting ships unframed.

Seguaro Hilltop
9" x 12"
Oil
Price 139.99
To Purchase Painting Click here
To Find out more about the artist Visit Kevin McCain Studios