Eastern light, early morning in the garden. https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/1007686
Category Archives: Arizona
Pinus arizonica
I just got this new set of gouche tubes, such a difference from watercolor, different application techniques different look, real exciting to use. Using real not gouache, not the acrylic/gouache (I don’t like these-can’t re-work). https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/1005782
Caesalpinia pulcherrima – Mexican Bird of Paradise
It’s October in Arizona and the Mexican Bird of Paradise is in one of its full blooms. The shrub flowers several time during a single year and is always showy and dramatic with its red/orange blossoms and its complimentary blue/turquoise foliage. The frilly detail of this plant is captivating to the eye. it’s always visually in motion,Continue reading “Caesalpinia pulcherrima – Mexican Bird of Paradise”
Echinopsis chiloensis – Hedgehog Cactus
The cactus grows not far from the house in Arizona. The media, casein is new to me. Totally opaque, it’s quite different from the watercolor with which I’m familiar. It’s like gouache. a lot easier than watercolor, it has a very different look and feel, very graphic an illustrative, less touchy feely. https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/1004456
Opuntia aciculata
Screaming orange and tranquil turquoise coexist in the full sun of Arizona midday. The beauty seems impossible. https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/1003840
Arizona Last Light
Sunset in central Arizona. $35 USD, $5 to ship
Claret Cup Cactus – Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Artists pigments on 140# hot press paper, masked border, initialed on front, dated, signed and titled on back8 on back $30 USD, $4 to ship https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/956540
Opuntia
Bright, bright Arizona sunlight creates high contrast visuals that give shadows a life of their own. $35 USD, $5 to ship https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/956368
Fountain
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ, has so many little niches, secluded corners and hidden respites. They’re are all delightfully designed and full of life and beauty. The little fountain shown here is one such place. Come visit the garden. $20 USD, $3 to ship https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/956728
San Pedro Cactus
This cactus blooms during the cool hours of the day and will turn black in a few hours. A rosey red fruit will form in the weeks after to blossom is gone. The botanical name for this plant is Echinopsis pachanoi. 60 USD, $5 to ship https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/jean-krueger/san-pedro-cactus/715272