March 30, 2012:   With a trip to Prescott
on the calendar today, it seemed like a great
opportunity to try another 'plein- air outing'
...venturing beyond my backyard.

This time, I traveled lighter – literally and
figuratively – taking only watercolors.

The area along Cherry Road / SR 169 always
captivates me with its 'big Arizona sky'. When
there are a few clouds, like today, the wide
open spaces become a patchwork of moving
shadows in blues, purples and greys.

Trying for some looser strokes, complete
with spills, splatters and a mix of
limestone/sandstone dust tossed in
by the wind: "East of Dewey".