Speaking of those sunset's in the last blog made me more aware of wanting to catch just the right picture to share the beauty I see every day. A lot of people think that the southwest, particularly a desert valley, might be tan and dusty; I see vivid color and life. The dramatic colors will only improve as monsoon nears. It's my favorite season to watch the sunsets with my husband and our dogs. A nice cold drink, some music playing and a view of the mountains is the perfect e

My husband and I recently moved from the bowl of the San Simon valley up into the foothills of the Chiricahua mountain range, just in time for monsoon. It's a beautiful time of year to live here with the ever changing landscapes providing plenty of inspiration for painting. The picture I've included in this blog is just one of the stunning views we have from our new home. Wait until you see some of the sunsets! While it is different from Monet's green gardens and water lilie