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Junction Point – Painting of the Week
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It was fun to design and paint Junction Point. This birds-eye view of the land was from Texas and the horses and riders were seen on some California hikes. The lighting from my landscape photo was beautiful and it worked to contrast the streaks of light with the dark horses. During the painting process, the big surprise was how the shadows in the sand from the front horses made them look like they just crossed a stream.
There are so many bushes in this painting the brushwork on them became a massive challenge. There are layers of Grey Greens, bright Greens, warm Greens, cool Greens, pale Greens and dark Greens used to create them. The blue tree in the distance kept getting bigger causing problems as I fell in love with it. Finally realizing it felt like the green was closing in on the riders from everywhere I focused on the edges of the painting and the solution was adding more sky which reduced the size of “that” tree. Using some scrappy paint at the end was perfect for texturizing some areas.
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*** Now is a great time to decide which studios you want to visit on the Tour for 2025 coming up January 24-26 in Coachella Valley. This is my first show at my California studio. Please invite your friends! See the link below to select your favorites!
5th Annual Desert Open Studios Tour
… January 24 – 26, 2025 …
Explore the Heart of Coachella Valley’s Art Scene
WHO: 160 artists have joined the Tour in 2025.
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – January 24, 25, and 26, 2025 . Studios open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
WHERE: 69 studios and shared spaces in Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, and Desert Hot Springs.
Art is the soul of a community, and there’s no better way to connect with that soul than by visiting the studios of local artists.
Desert Open Studios (DOS) invites art lovers, collectors, and the curious to its 5th annual, free, self-directed studio tour. DOS offers a unique chance to witness firsthand the incredible range of creative expression in the Coachella Valley.
From vibrant landscapes and intricate mixed media to evocative sculptures and paintings, this event brings 160 talented artists together to share their work, process, and inspiration.