Jean Krueger Fine Art

Category: Arizona

Arizona Bird of Paradise – caesalpinia pulcherrima
Arizona Bird of Paradise – caesalpinia pulcherrima, 2018, Soft Pastel on Board, 10×8″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

The Arizona Bird of Paradise (caesalpinia pulcherrima) is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family. Where we stay they are trimmed into medium height shrubs but they can grow to small tree proportions. They have every color from deep red to deep purple. Blossoms are in the red orange yellow range with leaves from green to deep violet. They are very delicate with a lacey fragility.

This is painted with a combination of soft pastel pencils and sticks. The surface is lightly fixed to discourage dusting.

$50. USD

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November 11, 2018
Bee and Cactus
Bee and Cactus, 2018, watercolor, 8×6″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

BZZZZZ.

$25. USD

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/jean-krueger/bee-and-cactus/709671
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November 11, 2018
Rangler
Rangler, gouache, 9×12″, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

Not his first rodeo.

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November 3, 2018
Pinus
Pinus, 5 x 7″, watercolor, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger.

So many pine cones to paint and life is so short.

$18. USD

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/903565
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November 1, 2018
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden, watercolor, 12×9″, 2018 by Jean Krueger with all rights reserved.

This plant grows in a pot by the entrance to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ. I have to find out its name. I paint it for its shape and crisp silhouette.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/902726
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October 30, 2018
Honey Bee
Honey Bee, 6×6″ watercolor, 2018, by Jean Krueger with all rights reserved.

Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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October 28, 2018
Winter Opuntia
Winter Opuntia, soft pastel on sandere paper, 12″ x 9″, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

Flat, late afternoon sun on a cold winter day in a dry Arizona desert made this prickly pear cactus jump with color and shadow. I saw it on the way back to the car after fishing…no bites that day.

Detail, Winter Opuntia

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/jean-krueger/winter-opuntia/659835
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June 8, 2018
Mexican Fence Post Cactus – Pachycereus marginatus
Mexican Fence Post Cactus – Pachycereus marginatus, pastel on hardboard, 20×16″, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

The Mexican Fence Post is a species originating in Central Mexico. These grow to heights of 12 or more feet and have a diameter of 3 to 8″. Its star-shape cross section can have from 5 to 9 points..its thorns are far less vicious than other species of cacti. Flowers are pink-yellow or green-yellow. When planted side by side they make an effective fence. They like it hot, tolerate afternoon shade and are hardy to zone 9 (28 Deg F overnight).

I think they’re marvelous.

Detail – Mexican Fence Post Cactus – Pachycereus marginatus

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May 7, 2018
Opuntia
Opuntia, watercolor, 8×6″, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

Dozens of varieties of Opuntia are in bloom in these early May days in Arizona. I found this blossom at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. I’m inspired in this painting by the semi-transparent petals and the contrast of vermilion against aquas, greens and purples.

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May 7, 2018
Swimming Laps
Swimming Laps, watercolor, 12×9″, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved bu Jean Krueger

Swimming back and forth doing laps I notice the shimmer of water and all the reflections that move with the sun.

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April 30, 2018
White Tanks Park, Maricopa County
White Tanks Park, Maricopa County, Pastel on paper,2018, 12×9″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

The desert blooms in the spring. This is a variety of Cholla with mostly green blossoms.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/836760
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April 29, 2018
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea, pastel on paper, 2018, 9×12″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

Back-lighted bougainvillea as seen on a morning walk.

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April 29, 2018
Argentine Giant Cacti – Echinopsis candicans
Argentine Giant Cacti – Echinopsis candicans, 12×9″, 2018, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

This cactus grows in our neighborhood. It is low to the ground and spreads by growing outward from its middle. It blooms at night and has deliciosly fragrant blooms.The blooms when open are about 12″ across and closely spaced. A Giant Argentine Cactus in bloom is quite a sight to see.

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April 29, 2018
Portico
Portico, pastel on paper, 9×12″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

This was painted at an Arizona plein air event.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/835910
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April 29, 2018
Night Painting
Night Painting, Pastel on paper, 12×9″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jena Krueger Fine Art

This was painted at an Arizona plein air event.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/835909
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April 29, 2018
Sonoran Desert
Sonoran Desert, pastel on paper, 12×9″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

This was painted at a plein air event in Arizona.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/835802
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April 29, 2018
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden, pastel on paper, 12×9″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jeana Krueger

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April 29, 2018
Opuntia-Spring
Opuntia – Spring, Pastel on board, 11×14″, copyrighted with all rights reserved by Jean Krueger

Evening sun, Opuntia in bloom.

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April 29, 2018
Beaver Tail Prickly Pear
Beaver Tail Prickly Pear, pastel on textured board, 20×16″, 2018, by Jean Krueger, copyrighted with all rights reserved

I’m a fool for the subject matter (botany of the desert) which can be found at the Phoenix, AZ, Desert Botanical Garden. I’m a frequent visitor there. The geometry for this painting begins with paisley patterns, ending up with swirling movement from the background to the foreground.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/823020
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March 17, 2018
Cresed Saguaro
Crested Saguaro, soft pastel on archival board, 20×16″, 2018, by Jean Krueger, copyrighted with all rights reserved

Saguaro, the ubiquitous cactus of the Sonoran desert, mutate from time to time. When they do, they may form an intricately folded fan-like shape at the end of one or more branches. The fan may start to form when the cactus is dozens of years old (saguaros can live a couple hundred years). Other varieties of cactus are able to mutate in this way. To date, there is no explanation for why these plants decide to up and do this…they just do.

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March 12, 2018