Author: Linda

Fall Happenings
Lots going on as the weather cools down.

My Fall Art Shows and Workshops

October 6 thru December 31, Cattletrack Arts Compound Artists Show at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. Opening reception to meet the artists from 5 to 6:30 pm on Oct. 9.

I will have a piece at Az Watercolor Association Fall Show at the Holland Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale. The show will hang Oct 14 to Dec 1 with a reception on Friday, Oct. 24, 4:30-6:30 pm.

I’ll be back teaching a Professional Artist Series with teen girls for FreeArts of AZ, important work.

I am donating an online course to Art Bundles for Good coming this November that will help widows and children in Uganda.

Hope you can attend my Studio Sale & Open House
Saturday, Nov. 15, 3 – 7 PM
featuring art sales, charcuterie, and wine.

My next live class is a one day workshop,
Discover Your Inner Artist on November 21. 9-4 at Scottsdale Artists’ School.

This is a great class for you if you need to jumpstart your creativity. I help you dive in to your true spirit and help you find ways to express those feelings creatively. We will use drawing, writing, painting, and collage to get your ideas down. Perfect for beginners too.
09/22/2025
3 Day Plein Air Retreat in Sedona

Simplify the Landscape

Join me for a relaxing and fun, expressive weekend. I will lead you through some guided exercises that engage all your senses to enhance your memory and enrich your experience!

Friday, November 22 we meet for happy hour at Javelina Cantina where we will enjoy delicious food and ambiance on their patio. Afterwards we’ll stroll it off a bit outside checking out the incredible views and set our intentions. I’ll pass out your art kits and we’ll do a fun exercise to jump start our creativity.

Saturday morning At 9 AM we will meet and head to Red Rock Crossing stopping by Safeway for our picnic lunch. We meet in the grassy area at 10 AM for our morning guided meditation and gentle stretching. Once settled at the park I will begin with a painting demonstration. We will enjoy our picnic lunch under the huge sycamore trees and then paint the afternoon away at this most photographed place of the Southwest listening to the rushing water and each others stories. Afterwards, we will gather at Rancho Sedona RV Park for a delicious happy hour.

Dinner is optional and will be at Hillstone. Everything will be fresh, organic, and delicious. We deserve the best! After dinner we will look at our paintings and sketches from the day.

Sunday we will get box lunches from Wildflower Cafe which will be delivered to us. We will head to West Fork that is close by and absolutely gorgeous. Wear your comfortable shoes because we will be walking 1/2 mile but it is flat and easy. There are so many beautiful scenes to paint so I will talk about how to decide and give individual assistance. The photos above are from West Fork. We will soak up the surrounding beauty and paint all morning. Then after lunch you can go your own way and shop or stay with me and keep creating. You are sure to return home refreshed and renewed.

This retreat is limited to 10 people and you can register here by clicking retreat page.

08/25/2024
Summer Retreat in Colorado

07/05/2024
Spring Art News

Paint Out

I’ll be leading a free paint out at Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Trail at 8- 12 AM on Saturday, April 6 in conjunction with Paint Across Arizona and AZ Plein Air Painters.

Studio Sale

We will be hosting a studio sale at Cattletrack Arts Compound on Saturday, April 13, 10-2 PM. Lady Psychiatrist’s Booth will be playing 6-8 PM ($15 for concert).

Watercolor Class

Saturated Wet Watercolor April 15

This method is perfect for koi fish and flowers as they have soft edges. The saturated wet paper allows easy lifting, gives soft edges, and maintains a unified background. Students will focus on using a variety of values and winning design principles to create a compelling composition. This one-day workshop will give you a real sense of this method as timing is extremely important. The results are stunning with rich, vibrant colors.

Register Here https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/266/

Exciting Event

I am overjoyed to be a feature artist at the fundraiser at the AZ Jet Center on April 20. I will have my new paintings there as well as hand drawn jewelry and small gifts.

We will be raising money for Angel Flight West which flies sick children to get medical treatment.

There will be amazing cars, private jets, delicious food & drinks, fashion, live music.

Click on link for tickets.

jetcenterevents

PAPA Workshop

What an amazing experience I just had with Plein Air Painters of America through Scottsdale Artists’ School. It consisted of a one day lecture followed by 4 days in the field with four PAPA instructors at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and then 3 days of painting in the Vermillion Cliffs with other Plein air painters.

I can’t explain the pure joy I feel when painting outdoors in stunning places with a tribe of like-minded souls, definitely my happy place.

We just have about 2 hours painting Plein air before the light changes dramatically so most of us try to capture the colors and light leaving the details working small and quickly. It’s exhilarating!

I’m polishing these up with others and will be offering them at my spring events. Hope to see you!

03/21/2024
Enchanting Arizona Landscape Paintings

Arizona Landscape Show.

Now showing at the Olney Gallery at the Trinity Cathedral, a collection of landscape paintings capturing the incredible beauty of Arizona by Barb Clementz and Linda Pullinsi. Located on Central and Roosevelt in Phoenix, open M-Th, 9-4 with free parking. January 2024

Trinity Cathedral is over 100 years old with 3 services each Sunday which is another great time to see the show.

This is a beautiful time of the year to be a plein air painter in the southwestern desert.

I have some classes and a retreat coming up so stay tuned.

01/18/2024
Art News

Join me for a Two Day Workshop
Abstracting The Landscape
at Scottsdale Artists’ School
Friday Nov 17 & Saturday,
Nov 18, 9 AM – 4 PM
Info Here

How to simplify your composition for a powerful impact,
abstract the edges and push the color to create a visual delight.

Back by popular demand, I’m offering a few
Private Lessons, 80 an hour
Paint Parties, 40 per person

Coming soon . . Release Your Inner Artist Retreat

Spring in Scottsdale, Arizona and Summer in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

10/02/2023
All About Love

February is dedicated to love. My mom would’ve been 98 today but has been gone 20 years now, yet the love remains. I’m wishing for you that type of unconditional love. Consider nurturing yourself with exquisite self care.

I have a sweet print that would make a lovely valentine. Two peach faced lovebirds, who mate for life from my original watercolor.

Image is 8 x 8 and $50 price includes shipping to USA

email or text me for quick ordering

Here are my classes coming up at Scottsdale Artists’ School.

Professional Presence for the Artist, Feb 13, 9-4.

Artists love to create but don’t always love marketing, organization, inventory, and keeping a professional online presence. I will share lots of free and low cost solutions for maintaining an organized and professional art business.

Botanical Abstraction, April 24, 9-4.

We will sketch a wide variety of botanicals and using several techniques, incorporate them into exciting abstract watercolors. Plenty of reference materials will be provided but feel free to bring any images that excite you.

Save The Date
I will be having an art show and watercolor workshop at the Episcopal Church of St John the Baptist this March with an opening reception featuring a demonstration, appetizers and wine, 6-8 PM on Saturday, March 11.
Located at 4102 W Union Hills, it will be convenient for all my friends on the west side.

Looking Ahead . . . A one day retreat,
Release Your Inner Artist,
will be conveniently held at the gallery at Cattletrack Arts Compound in Scottsdale
on Tuesday, May 9, 9 AM – 4 PM with optional happy hour afterwards.
Registration available soon, send email to be on the list.

This is a deep dive helping you create more personal art while having fun and learning new techniques using drawing, writing, painting, and collage.
This will be co-led by fiber artist Chance Phillips who will be helping you create Cyanotypes, sun developed botanical originals.

cyanotype

02/04/2023
Pet Portraits Make the Best Gifts!
Our pets are like our children. No matter how long we are gone, they are always excited to see us. I’d be honored to paint a portrait for you or your friend in oil on linen panel or stretched canvas or in watercolor if you prefer. Text or email me for quote on sizes. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. lp@lindapullinsi.com or 602-400-3369.
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11/07/2022
New Gallery in Colorado

Autumn Beauty at Big Meadow, 10 x 8, oil

I am now represented by Two Old Crows Gallery in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

I’m excited to be a part of this lovely gallery in a beautiful part of the country.

Two Old Crows

Dancing Cattails at Echo Lake, Pagosa Springs, 12 x 9, oil

09/29/2022
Baby Quails hatching everywhere!

I’m sure you’ve spotted a few of these adorable baby quail scurrying about the desert. These three are newly available but won’t last. Find them at the gift shop at Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows.

Hand Drawn Earrings are also available.

05/19/2022