Reflections

 Madrid, New Mexico , the  window is the front of an art gallery.  Madrid is an old abandoned mining town that was taken over by artists.  There are a number of stores and galleries to visit plus a lot of interesting things to paint.  This is oil 16"x20"  stretched canvas   $300.00

Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is another painting I did from a photo I took in Santa Fe.  Again I love all the beautiful  shadows and strong light.   This is an oil @36"x40"  on stretched canvas    $1500.00

Santa Fe Shadows

This painting was done from a photo taken in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  I loved painting the rich deep shadows.  When I look at this painting it makes me want to go back to Santa Fe.  This is an oil @36"x40"  stretched canvas     $1500.00

Pow Wow 2007

This painting was done from a photo taken at a powwow in Mesa Arizona in October of 07.   I love the shadows that were cast across his face almost looking like war paint.  I sensed the feeling of great pride.  This is an oil on stretched canvas 16"x20"    $600.00

Playful Rabbits

I just had fun with this painting, working with different colors.  This is an oil 16"x20" on stretched canvas    $200.00

Clay Pots

This painting was done in Santa Fe.  I loved all the large clay pots and the chickens and roosters wandering around, there must have been a quarter of an acre of every kind of pot .  This is a large oil painting  around 40"x40" on stretched canvas  $1000.00  

New Mexico Sky

 New Mexico, one of my favorite places to paint.  The location was not far from Santa Fe.  This is an oil on stretched canvas 16"x20"   $300.00

Rooster

This painting was done from a ceramic rooster.  At least you don't have to worry about it moving. I was also able to control the lighting.  This is an oil 16"x20"    $200.00

Red Barn

I did this plein air painting in the summer of 07, in the Metamora Mi. area.  I have been painting in this area for about three years.  The area is known for its rolling hills and horse farms. There are also a lot of trees so it's easy to find a shady spot to paint in.

At the Pow Wow

In October of 07, I was in Mesa Arizona and attended a pow wow.  I took a few hundred photos and did some drawings.  I am working on a series  and this is one of the paintings.  The temperature while attending the pow wow was around 95 degrees. The dancers were in full costume, some of the costumes were quite heavy, they were not sweating  as much as I was taking the photos.  This is an oil on stretched canvas 11"x14"    $500.00

Native American Mother and Child

I did this painting while in Arizona, Oct. 07.   I was looking at old  photos and used one as a take off for this painting.  I feel it is a quiet peaceful painting.  This is an oil 11"x14"     $200.00

Young Girl

I was invited to paint plein air at a lavender festival. I met this young girl.  She was very interested in having her portrait done, and I was also interested in painting her. I  did a small watercolor that her mother really liked and purchased.  I then asked her mother if  her daughter would like to come to our Monday night portrait painting session and model for our group, this is the painting I came up with. I feel I captured her  sweetness and  youthful energy.  This is an oil on stretched canvas, 11"x14"  $150.00

Paco's Courtyard

 Went on a group trip to Mexico, while  there we visited  Paco's home and studio  a well known potter . I was able to purchase some hand painted plates with exciting bullfight scenes, very contemporary.    His home was very old and  charming, we  had a delightful time talking art and eating.  This painting is a section of the courtyard, at his home.  An oil on canvas 11"x14"   $150.00

 

Open Spaces

This painting was done in New Mexico.  I love the open spaces and the fresh air.  Nothing better than to be painting plein air.  The painting is an oil on stretched canvas, 16"x20"   $300.00