I wanted to share an inspiring phenomena that happens out here in the West. In meteorology, Virga is an observable streak or shaft of precipitation falling from a cloud that evaporates before reaching the ground. (from Wikipedia). I find these delicate tendrils so fascinating, they are the opposite of the weather I grew up with in the …
The dramatic vertical cliffs of Diablo Canyon Recreation Area make the area a hiking and climbing destination near the Rio Grande. The eastern cliff walls are on BLM-managed land and the western cliff walls are managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Diablo Canyon has been featured in movies such as The Missing, 3:10 to Yuma, …
My husband Ralph and I recently drove from Santa Fe to New Orleans, La and back with stops in Baton Rouge, Austin and Fredericksburg, TX. I loved seeing all of the rich golden greens and Burnt umber shrubs and Burnt Sienna Grasses. I can’t …
Back in September I had the opportunity to go out early in the morning with Scott Gellatly product manager of the Gamblin Paint Company and his cohort Dave. They were in Santa Fe to participate in Artisan’s Art Expo. I suggested the Galisteo Basin Preserve http://galisteobasinpreserve.com/index.php Although a bit of a drive it is so …
During a recent stay at Ghost Ranch we made reservations to tour Georgia O Keeffe’s house in Abiquiu, New Mexico, you can click this link for more info and to make a reservation https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/tickets-and-tours/ We were driven from our gathering place next to the Abiquiu Inn up to her house. The village of Abiquiu prefers …
Our lodging was #10 Tumbleweed. It was perfect! Located up on the mesa above the main section of the property. Ghost Ranch offers a variety of accommodations for every budget. http://www.ghostranch.org I was very pleased with our newer room and bath. It afforded me the best panoramic views and motifs for painting. On our arrival …
Unfortunately I missed the opportunity to paint with the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico up in Truchas for Cloud Appreciation Day, Saturday August 3rd. I did however finish this painting, Slice of Heaven 30X72 in the studio. I was with them in spirit! This painting is going to Fort Worth, Texas for my exhibition …
On a recent road trip we stopped to tour The Taos Art Museum, formerly The Fechin House in Taos , New Mexico. I really liked the premise of this museum to show artists that lived and painted in this particular area of the country. It is so enjoyable to look at how artists over the …
I was so tickled to see all of the photographs from my Opening October 5th!. It was a magical evening filled with friends and family and collectors. Standing room only for the Artist Talk! Thank you Karla Winterowd, Alex and Rosanne for all your hard work and wonderful sales!!!
I have found it more than helpful to get outside and make field studies. Painting in monochromatic tones gives me a strong sense of values. You can tell right away when the form is not reading right. It gives me a shorthand way to connect with my subject and see the intricacies. These studies are …
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