Starting a new fun project! Adding dry pigment to cold wax medium. Film at 11. #gamblinoils

Looking for a summer painting getaway? Join me in Downeast Maine and the Canadian Maritimes next August! mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/upcoming-t...

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I could paint these twisted, sculptural junipers all day. Here's today's outing, 5x8 gouache.

In case you missesd it, my sale is on till Decembr 31. www.mchesleyjohnson.com/2025/10/27/s...

Hm, what am I planning to do with these dry pigments from @gamblincolors ?

Here are a couple of 6x9s I really like from a year ago or so. They are both on a 12x9 panel because that's what I had at the time.

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Some 9x12 oil paintings I made a few weeks ago when I had a student for my private plein air painting intensive. I'll work a bit more on these next week.

So, we were sitting the local art council's gallery yesterday, and things were slow. While my partner watched the shop, I went out and found a broken down juniper to sketch. 5x8 gouache.

Hey, painter! Are your trees looking weak and insubstantial? Here are some tips: mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/how-to-mak...

Sure, winter's on our door step, but there's still time to plein air. www.pleinairessentials.com

More beautifully sculptured juniper trees. 5x8 gouache.

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Another little tree study...needed a little relaxing time, head-clearing time, in the canyon,. 5x8 gouache.

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival the other week. Here's one, available for purchase at the Sedona Arts Center through 11/21. "30 Minutes Til Sundown" 12x9 oil

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival the other week. Here's one, available for purchase at the Sedona Arts Center through 11/21. "View from Coleman Ridge" 9x12 oil.

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival last week. Here's one, available for purchase at the Sedona Arts Center through 11/21. "Stealthy Autumn" 8x16 oil.

Another gorgeous fall day in New Mexico! So, I hiked into the canyon again with my gouache kit to capture some color. 5x8 gouache.

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival last week. Here's one, available for purchase at the Sedona Arts Center through 11/21. "Tuesday Morning" 8x16 oil.

You asked, and here it is! My report on the Sedona Plein Air Festival! mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/sedona-ple...

Such beautiful fall weather, I had to get out into the canyon this afternoon. Here's looking over the edge. At the bottom and below, some beautiful Gambel oak showing color. 5x8 gouache.

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival last week. Here's one, available for sales at the Sedona Arts Center through 11/21. "Transept Trail Transit" 11x14 oil.

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival last week. Here's one. "Aerie View" 12x16 / sold

I'm posting some of the paintings while at the #sedonapleinairfestival last week. Here's one. "Future Wine" 12x16 oil / sold / won Honorable Mention

I'm a day late, but my 20th anniversary as a blogger was yesterday! Here's the story plus details on my Southwest Studio Sale: mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/marking-my...

Done! Here are two pics, one of my 3 paintings submitted for jurying, plus one of my "wall" with the other (and equally fine) paintings from the week. #spaf25

Done! Here are two pics, one of my 3 paintings submitted for jurying, plus one of my "wall" with the other (and equally fine) paintings from the week. #spaf25

Here's my final painting for the #sedonapleinairfestival "Transept Trail Transit" 11x14 oil. #spaf25

Yesterday morning's effort, Stealthy Autumn, 8x16 oil. #sedonapleinairfestival #spaf25

Here's what's new on my wall at the Sedona Arts Center! #sedonapleinairfestival

Here are three design explorations in 6B pencil along with my initial drawing for yesterday's painting. #sedonapleinairfestival

Here's what my morning is looking like. After 2 days of beautiful sun, a morning of thunder and rain! "View from Coleman Ridge" 9x12 oil #sedonapleinairfestival

Here's what my morning is looking like. After 2 days of beautiful sun, a morning of thunder and rain! "View from Coleman Ridge" 9x12 oil #sedonapleinairfestival

Here's what my morning is looking like. After 2 days of beautiful sun, a morning of thunder and rain! "View from Coleman Ridge" 9x12 oil #sedonapleinairfestival

I've dropped off more SIGNED copies of my book, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE PAINTING OUTDOORS: MASTERING PLEIN AIR, at the Sedona Arts Center gallery. If you were wanting one, they're here! #sedonapleinairfestival @sedonaartcenter

Great news! My painting from the paint out at yesterday's #sedonapleinairfestival not only SOLD but was also awarded an Honorable Mention ribbon. @sedonaartcenter

I'm heading to Sedona, Arizona, next week for my TENTH appearance as an invited artist at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. I'm so looking forward to painting there again and reconnecting with old friends and collectors! Here's a painting I did not too long at in Sedona. @sedonaartcenter

I'm heading to Sedona, Arizona, next week for my TENTH appearance as an invited artist at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. I'm so looking forward to painting there again and reconnecting with old friends and collectors! Here's a painting I did not too long at in Sedona. @sedonaartcenter

In a design, does it matter whether the "flow" goes left or right? Here are some thoughts: mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/chirality-...

Here's my pile of gear for the Sedona Plein Air Festival next week...frames not included yet! (That's a whole 'nother stack!) @sedonaartcenter

I'm heading to Sedona, Arizona, next week for my TENTH appearance as an invited artist at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. I'm so looking forward to painting there again and reconnecting with old friends and collectors! Here's a painting I did not too long at in Sedona. @sedonaartcenter

I'm heading to Sedona, Arizona, next week for my TENTH appearance as an invited artist at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. I'm so looking forward to painting there again and reconnecting with old friends and collectors! Here's a painting I did not too long at in Sedona. @sedonaartcenter

I'm heading to Sedona, Arizona, next week for my TENTH appearance as an invited artist at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. I'm so looking forward to painting there again and reconnecting with old friends and collectors! Here's a painting I did not too long at in Sedona.

Just a few more days! mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/heading-ou...

I'm heading to Sedona, Arizona, next week for my TENTH appearance as an invited artist at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. I'm so looking forward to painting there again and reconnecting with old friends and collectors! Here's a painting I did not too long at in Sedona.

It's not too late to get in some plein air painting--or to bring up your skill level! Check out the discounts on my online, self-study, self-paced courses: www.mchesleyjohnson.com/plein-air-es...

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