FLAGSTAFF ARTIST John Farnsworth applies the final touches to one of his works which will appear in his one-man show to open in Scottsdale Feb. 1. The artist is widely know in this area for his paintings of Indians and landscapes of northern Arizona and New Mexico. (SUNfoto by Bill Hood)

In Scottsdale

The recent works of Flagstaff artist John Farnsworth will be featured in a one man show at the Stable Gallery in Scottsdale from Feb. 1 to March 1.

A native of Williams, Farnsworth has been a resident of northern Arizona most of his life. His paintings of the Indians and landscape of northern Arizona and New Mexico have found wide acceptance.

Having lived and worked at Greasewood, near Lukachukai, in the vast Four Corners region of the Navajo reservation, he has a first hand knowledge of the Navajo.

A two-month trip last summer to the Pueblo villages of the Rio Grande, in New Mexico, and regular camping trips to the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, as well as a lifelong interest in the culture and heritage of the southwest Indians provide further authenticity and feeling in his oils.

While painting at Greasewood, Farnsworth painted a saddle belonging to a 96-year-old albino Navajo, Peacho Begay.

When the painting was hung in the Trading Post, Navajo Customers were quick to recognize it as "Peacho's Saddle."

"Peacho’s Saddle."

Through strong design, subtle palette, and a sensitive feeling for his subjects, this self-taught artist continues to delight gallery goers and collectors alike. At last count thirteen collections in Flagstaff alone contained Farnsworth paintings.