Recent Awards
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2023
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2023
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2023
First Place in 3-Dimensional,
"Forever Sunny in Joshua Tree"
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2022
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2023
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2023
First Place in 3-Dimensional
California Welcome Center 2022
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2023
California Welcome Center 2022
First Place Mixed Media
Where to Purchase
Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley
The California Welcome Center is managed by the Desert Regional Tourism Agency (DRTA). We are one of 23 welcome centers in California.
This is your your one stop shop for travel
and community information. You’ll find a gift shop where you can purchase a wide variety of souvenirs and unique items made by over 40 local artists.
56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy.
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Open 7 days a week, 9AM-4PM
Joshua Tree
Yucca Valley
At JT Trading Post, we’ve transformed the traditional trading post into a place where guests and locals alike can gather to explore thoughtfully curated goods, share meaningful experiences, and celebrate the unique culture of Joshua Tree. We offer a space that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking—a reflection of the desert’s
timeless beauty and the modern
needs of our visitors.
61716 Twentynine Palms Hwy.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Mon-Fri 12pm - 5pm
Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm
29 Palms
Hi-Desert Daydream is a curtailed collective space for makers and vendors to flourish individually by providing a footprint and appearance of a brick and mortar location with collective advertising, digital marketing and cross platform online shop functionality.
The Hi-Desert Daydream is not a consignment shop, we are a space where dreams come true...What is your daydream?
73515 Twentynine Palms Hwy.
29 Palms, CA 92277
Fri, 10:00 am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00pm
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00pm
Yucca Valley
The Joshua Tree National Park Association West is our newest park store located in one of Yucca Valley’s historic buildings. It started out as the first hardware store in the area, and has gone through many iterations since. Easily recognizable due to the beautiful murals inside and out, this building is a perfect place to purchase safety and park-related items, grab a map, and take a couple of selfies!
55922 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Thursday – Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Inspiration and Materials
Inspired by years of living in Joshua tree, CA, and the surrounding communities, I've spent countless hours hiking in Joshua Tree National Park studying and photographing Joshua Trees. I've painted and sold fine art landscapes, as well as many commissioned Joshua Tree murals.
Always eager to learn and grow as an artist, I became interested in sculpture, and wondered if it was possible to create Joshua Tree sculptures. After experimenting with several different materials, even purchasing a kiln to fire clay, I found that none of the materials I tried satisfied my needs.
My world literally changed when I discovered Aves Apoxie Sculpt. Starting with simple wall sculptures that gradually got larger, more complex and detailed, I eventually felt confident to tackle full, stand alone Joshua Trees.
I once read an article about the creator of Apoxie Sculpt, David Brummel, in which he was quoted as saying, "I want to help people reach the peak of their craft" and that's exactly what he has done for me, and I'm so grateful! I now create gallery-quality sculptures that are structurally strong and lasting, and get the incredible details that my subject matter deserves. There's no where else on earth like the Joshua Tree National Park. I want visitors from around the world to be able to take a part of their experience home, hence the name, Joshua Tree Forever Sculptures.
For sculpture availability or commissions, contact me.
Note: Aves Apoxie Sculpt, is a two-part modeling compound, which is used in many industries, from world renowned art and wildlife museums, to the Hollywood movie and entertainment industry for props and special FX, and much more. For more product information visit: https://avesstudio.com
