Art Studios Come In All Shapes and Sizes

#SOVAST 4

The South Valley Artists’ Studio Tour attracted visitors for three days, Friday through Sunday. Saturday morning could not have been more springy: crispy cool sunshine, pink peach buds lining Millwood Drive, and hillsides blanketed in flowing green and yellow robes. I opted to walk to a studio near me at the home of Linda Hengst.

All the artists we visited had prolific displays, and Linda was no exception. Her house can not hold all the art that she displays for the studio tour. She creates palette knife oil landscapes, watercolor stills, pencil drawings, collages, and like many artists turns her favorites into cards and prints.

Her studio inside where she paints overlooks stunning foothills decorated with orange trees against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in particular Saw Tooth peak. Her new display studio features outdoor seating and an open concept kitchen. The setting can neither distract nor inspire her inside the new studio building.

The homey outbuilding did feature some of my favorite paintings. I love water, boats, and bright colors so you can see my favorite in the left corner sitting on the floor. This room features some of her travel paintings from Alaska and the Netherlands.

As always, I had a wonderful visit with my friend, Linda and left wishing I could pick up the brush or knife and work the magic she does on a canvas.

Thanks again to my friends Connie and Darrel Smith for the tickets and to their daughter Carolyn for organizing the event.

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Hi, I’m Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. In November 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes, and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince’s sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.

10 responses to “Art Studios Come In All Shapes and Sizes”

janellmithani

April 5, 2016

What a wonderful post! I love seeing other artist’s creative space and artwork! Linda’s artwork is really beautiful! I participate in the Altadena Open Studios Tour and it is always a fun weekend.

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1. tchistorygal
  
  April 6, 2016
  
  I’m so glad I have s couple of other shows in my posts, buried in there somewhere. It’s always fun to go.
  
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  1. janellmithani
    
    April 6, 2016
    
    I will check them out! 🙂
    
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the eternal traveller

April 5, 2016

I love seeing beautiful paintings and am amazed by the talent of the artists. Linda’s floral pieces in the last photo caught my eye.

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1. tchistorygal
  
  April 5, 2016
  
  I’ll tell her. Are u having a great time?
  
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  1. the eternal traveller
    
    April 7, 2016
    
    We’ve had a great beach week. The weather has been superb, water temperature is 25 degrees Celsius and we’re had lots of fun with our friends.
    
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    1. tchistorygal
      
      April 11, 2016
      
      I’m a touch jealous with a whole bunch of glad for you! 🙂
      
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anotherday2paradise

April 4, 2016

What a wonderful display of artwork, Marsha. I am in awe of people who can paint really well. 🙂

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1. tchistorygal
  
  April 4, 2016
  
  Me too, and you are one of them! 😀😀😄
  
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  1. anotherday2paradise
    
    April 4, 2016
    
    Thanks, Marsha. 🙂
    
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