Blue Door and Chamisa

8x10 Oil Painting on canvas (SOLD)

First trip back into the studio.

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Well, here it is....my first painting after my heart attack. A pale attempt but at least I did it. I climbed the stairs to my studio (with my Doctor's permission) and had to sit and rest for a while. I was too tired (maybe lazy) to find a picture to work from or worse yet set up a still life so I just dipped my brush and winged it...making it up as I went along.

Puerto de Luna (8x10 inches)

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This is my very first painting on a panel as opposed to canvas. The surface was challenging to me ay first but after it was all said and done I think I like it.

This is a scene from Puerto de Luna of the south side of the church - I love all of the old abandoned buildings in this area.

This painting is currently being offered for auction on eBay and I would gladly put up a link if I only knew how...

2/24/08 Update: My dear friend Lilli from BookBabie has taught me how to make the eBay link - it was so easy once she told me how. A million Thank You's Lilli!

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Underconstruction!

I realized several things today.

#1 Although it was a good use of time to paint in my office on my lunch hour it's not the best idea. First of all now my desk has paint on it and my room smells like chemicals but mostly I learned that even though you sign out unless they see you get in your car and drive away fast they still bang on your door.

#2 I quickly figured out that my previous "Estebans" were large, 24 X 36 inches, and there was more freedom to swing my brush and give him the curved brushstrokes that his world is made of. This smaller version , 8 X 10 inches, was very constrictive. I like the opportunity to create smaller pieces that are done quicker but I'm going to have to adjust my process.

This little Esteban is under construction. Poor guy, one leg is painfully skinny. I'll post him again when he's done.

"Choices Made" - Esteban Series

I have been busy lately preparing for a trip I hope to be taking next week. So since I have nothing new to post I thought I'd share a couple of paintings from a series I did some years ago. My "Esteban" series was one of my favorites, as a matter of a fact, I intend to do some more before long. They are so different from my other work but so much fun.

This particular painting from the series is my very favorite. Its a commentary on a relationship that took an unexpected turn. Simple but still it tells the whole story.

These two painting seem to defy time as they have recently taken on a totally new meaning. Especially "A View From the Top" shown below.

A View From The Top

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Again, from my Esteban series. This particular painting was my son, Andrew's, favorite of anything I had ever done. Here you go son -

Warm Adobe ~ Cool Shade

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This painting was done in the 90's and was juried into the New Mexico State Fair Fine Art exhibit. I kept it in my personal collection but several years ago it sold (thanks eBay) to a couple in Santa Fe, New Mexico.





I think that's funny! This portal in located on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. Its sort of cosmic you know, like it was meant to find its way back home.

COme Around Through the Back

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This was one of my all time favorites and I was lucky enough to have it purchased by someone I thought a lot of. Its always nice to see you work go off to a new home but its especially rewarding when its someone you admire who wants your work.

Hollyhocks

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Bright bold hollyhocks leaning against a plastered adobe wall are a common site around New Mexico in summer.