Painted on location from the banks of the Bitterroot River, this plein air captures the quiet beauty of June in Montana, Mount Sentinel in the distance, and that early summer feeling starting to bloom.

“Early Summer On The Bitterroot”
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A towering eucalyptus tree in morning light, dwarfing the tiny golfer at the base who came on scene in perfect composition.The Catalina Mountains sit quietly in the background.

Sweetwater Wetlands in Tucson is a peaceful bird refuge and nature preserve, rich with wildlife and reflective waters. Its winding trails and ever-changing light make it a beautiful, inspiring spot for plein air painting.

Painting water reflections in Tucson is quite the treat. Sweetwater Wetlands bird refuge had it all…palm trees, cobalt reflections, and colorful birds.

What started with happy fluffy clouds over the Santa Rita Mountains turned ominous on Paint Arizona Day, a statewide plein air event for artists across the state to celebrate beautiful Arizona.

Plein air painting at the DeGrazia Gallery in Tucson, AZ.

Painting Montana. Thanks for looking!