Tour the Artist's Studio

Pumphouse Studio Gallery is open by appointment.  You can visit the studio of Michael Chesley Johnson, and he'll gladly talk to you about his process for oil and pastel painting whether in the studio or out on location, en plein air.  Also, you can view dozens of his oil and pastel paintings, many of which have not been exhibited before.  Or, talk to Michael about a commission!  If you have a favorite view, let him know.

For an appointment, contact Michael at mcj.painter@gmail.com.  We have moved so ask about new location in Western New Mexico near the Zuni pueblo.

Pumphouse Studio Gallery Now Open by Appointment!

Slide Rock Fault 16x20 oil
Available From:Goldenstein Gallery
70 Dry Creek Road Sedona, AZ 86336 / 928- 204-1765
www.goldensteinart.com /info@goldensteinart.com
Many other paintings are available!

Pumphouse Studio Gallery is now open by appointment!  Come see Michael Chesley Johnson's working studio and dozens of his oil and pastel landscapes.  Sizes range from small (6x8) to large (36x36) with a variety of prices to fit any budget.  (Why buy a print, reproduction or Giclee when you can get an original for a similar price?)

To schedule an appointment, call 575-267-2450 (leave message) or e-mail info@pumphousegallery.com

Yaki Point View, 12x16 oil

"Yaki Point View" 12x16, oil #883
$1000 - unframed, shipping not included

About This Painting

For the past two years, I've participated in the Grand Canyon Celebration of Arts "Plein Air on the Rim" event.  This is an invitational-only, and I've very proud to have been among the 30 artists invited from across the US and Canada each year.  For this piece, I returned to one of my favorite spots to paint, out on Yaki Point.  The light is always gorgeous on the little bit of tipped rock on the ledge.  I was particularly pleased with the sense of distance I was able to create in the painting.  It's hard to bring that sense to a small format version of the magnificent Grand Canyon!

Slide Rock Apple Barn, 12x16, oil

"Slide Rock Apple Barn" #576

12x16, oil/canvas

$1000 - unframed, shipping not included

About This Painting

This was painted on-location at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon, just up the creek from Sedona, Arizona.  It was early winter, and we'd had no snow yet.  The apple trees were bare, but there was still plenty of color with the winter grasses, the junipers and the rusty roof of the apple packing barn.

Gallery Paintings Available for Sale Soon!

"Red Monuments" 9x12, oil

Starting after New Year's, I'll be posting a selection of my finished, gallery paintings for sale. These will be offered through my Pumphouse Studio Gallery site. I will be posting these pieces, one at a time, until mid-April 2013. Paintings will be sold unframed. Shipping will be included in the price.

So, stay tuned!  Subscribe to or follow this blog to see the pieces I'll be selling.

Another Season of Painting Sedona En Plein Air!

The new 2012/2013 season for Paint Sedona plein air painting workshops is about to begin.  The workshops run from November to April and are designed to offer something for everyone.  Some are weeks for all levels of student and cover the basics of plein air painting.  Other weeks are for advanced painters who need information that isn't covered in a basic workshop, such as advanced color theory.  A few "adventure" weeks are also scheduled, and include Hiking to Paint and Exploring the Verde Valley.

Workshops consist of four half-days - you can paint in the mornings and then explore new territory on your own.  Some students like to paint more; others like to take a nice hike, go for a Jeep tour or want to shop.  Sedona has much to offer!

Workshops are "small size" - no more than four students.  You'll get lots of  personal attention in these workshops.  Plus, if you want a customized workshop, such as pastel-only, if you can get four people together, we can customize the workshop for you.

For full details on these plein air painting workshops, please visit www.PaintSedona.com.