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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 34m

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.

Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 17h

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 1d

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

Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 6d

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...

Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 15d

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

Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Michael Chesley Johnson @mchesleyjohnson.bsky.social · 16d

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

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