Saturday, January 30, 2010

New Gallery in Joshua Tree

Today was installation day at the new Joshua Tree Art Gallery (JTAG) initiated by artists Fred Fulmer and Karen Florek.  It's in the space between JT Health Food Store and the Sisters Cafe.
JTAG will open for the first time next Saturday,  February 6th from noon til about 8pm.
Regular hours are Noon - 5 pm, Saturdays and Sundays.




Karen removing the backing to reveal the artists' names.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Whole Sky Light Shows

My meteorologist friend tells me we have up to eight more storms headed our way with the possibility of 5-10" more rain (!)...I miss the clear sky...and I love what the clouds give us as the sun rises and sets...all these photos are from today...

before sunrise

south sky before sunrise

sunrise


full moon rising in the clouds




clouds in the south at sunset

clouds in the north with Goat Mountain at sunset

full moon appearing after the sun goes down

sunset clouds in the west

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

A Question of Privilege

I walk outside and look at the sky.  How is it that I am so fortunate to be here to see this every day...
east view at sunset this night

clouds after sunset



LATE JANUARY COMPOSITION, oil on canvas, 8" x 8"