An original oil painting by a popular and prolific Hi-Desert artist will raffled off this month by Gallery 62 in Joshua Tree. Managing editor Tami Roleff says the raffle tickets are very affordable…
Gallery 62 and the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council will be raffling off a painting by former Hi-Desert resident Andy Weddington. Weddington, who recently moved to the Midwest, was a long-time resident of Yucca Valley and prolific painter who showed extensively in the Morongo Basin. His original oil painting, titled “Ryan Mountain,” is on display through February 25 at Gallery 62 in Joshua Tree. Raffle tickets for “Ryan Mountain” are $3 each or four for $10 and are available at the gallery. The raffle drawing will be held 2 p.m. February 25. It is not necessary to be present to win. Gallery hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, and 9 to 3 on Saturdays. Gallery 62 is located at 60167 29 Palms Highway, Suite H.