Here is a New One - Thanks Matt Smith for your Great Instruction and Inspiration!

Day 2 with Matt Smith.  I painted this today from a picture my wife had taken along route 89 in Sedona last Month.  We turned around on the road 3 time to get just the right spot.  Thanks Kathy, for your persistence - this made a great composition.

                                  Let's see what tomorrow will bring...

Thank-you to Friends of Western Art

Up to the River's Edge   24X18"

Salt River Canyon 16X20"

I was awarded a scholarship for a class with Matt Smith at the Tucson Art Academy from an organization called FRIENDS OF WESTERN ART.  I am on day two of the class and am working hard and pushing through several elements to improve my techniques.  This is my second class with Matt and he is a great teacher. I want to thank FRIENDS OF WESTERN ART for seeing potential in my work and allowing me the opportunity to take it up another level.  You can visit them at http://www.friendsofwesternart.org/
To View Matt Smith's Work: http://mattsmithstudio.com/
To See What is Offered at Tucson Art Academy:  http://www.tucsonartacademy.com/

Arizona Plein Air Painters Annual Show - March 31-April 13

I am pleased to announce that I will have 3 Pieces (2 Plein Air and 1 Studio)  in this years Arizona Plein Air Painters Annual Show in Sedona, Arizona, from March 31st- April 13th. This is my first show in Sedona with this wonderful organization and it is a pleasure to be featured with such a fine selection of artist!  -Jeff

I am Honored!

I just recieved word today that I have been awarded a scholarship based on merit from The Friends of Western Art whose mission is to promote the awareness of art of the American West in Tucson and Southern Arizona through underwriting and educational programs.  The scholarship will be applied to a studio workshop taught by Matt Smith May 2-4 through Tucson Art Academy. I am honored!!!

Above is a new piece I am working on 20X24".

Owl Head Buttes Adventure

I headed out this week to a rock formation called Owl Head Buttes just north of Tucson.  The terrain is rugged, so it called for a jeep trip.  My wife and son went with and we had a great time.  The side of the rocks that I painted is not the side that resembles an owl head, but it was the side that had the right light for painting.  There is a jeep trail up to the top and the view was awesome.  Someone has put up a picnic table at the base of the trail, so we stopped and had lunch and enjoyed the sun's warmth.  The painting I did is 9X12"  and is available on ebay for $148 with free shipping. Follow the link above to my ebay store.

Please Pray for Tucson as we Weep

Tucson and the whole country weeps today... This tragedy has hit very close to home.  The shooter attended high school with my two oldest daughters although neither one knew him personally.  I teach each weekend at Alive Church, just 4 miles from this tragedy.  There are members of my congregation that had close ties to some of the victims... a first responder ...the elementary school is in our neighborhood... the impact is far reaching.  Please pray for Tucson, for our country, for our leaders.

Jeff

Working on Some Contest Entries

January has found me working hard at meeting deadlines. I have entered and have been juried into 2 shows and have 2 more to go by the 15th of January. After that I can get some more listings out there for my ebay followers. Here is one that is currently on my easel and will be entered into either the Arizona Plein Air Painters Annual show or Scottsdale Salon. I will see where I am at in the next 10 days... Back to the easel!