Hundred year old Apricot tree
8x6" oil/board
min. bid $50.
Available HERE
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
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Saturday, May 23, 2015
Hummingbird with nest
Hummingbird with nest
6x8" oil/board
min. bid.$50.
Hummingbirds come back from Mexico
for the summer. They like to build their
nests in the fruit orchards, especially the
cherry and apple trees. Our neighbors keep
feeders out for them and they will have 30
hummers at a time.
Available HERE
Friday, May 22, 2015
Peony bouquet
Peony bouquet
8x6" oil/board
min, bid $50.
Peonies abound in May. Too bad they only
bloom once like irises and lilies. That means
I am suppose to appreciate them more.
Available HERE
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Whirling Cowboy
Whirling Cowboy
8x8" oil/canvas
min. bid $60
This is antique toy that my husband had when he was boy, It winds up
in the back and the lariat goes around and around. Amazing the condition
it is in-still works.
Here
Art Talk - Julie Ford Oliver: Orchid Light - Waxing Watercolor
Art Talk - Julie Ford Oliver: Orchid Light - Waxing Watercolor: Orchid Light 6"x 6" watercolor on Aquabord waxed finish. gifted. The glow from these orchids appeared to illumin... Really like the luminosity of the watercolors in this painting. You capture the beauty of orchids. Awesome!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Bridal Falls
Bridal Falls
8x10" oil/board
min. bid. $75.
A small spring seeps through the layers of rock. It is a secluded place and wildlife
like to cool off and get a drink.
Available HERE
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Pottery Place
Pottery Place
8x16" oil/board
min. bid $100.
I have painted this building many times. It is the old
La Luz Pottery. In the 1920's pottery was made here,
mainly red clay pots and roof tile for houses. It was
quite the cottage industry for awhile.
Available HERE
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Path in the foxgloves
Path in the foxgloves
8x6" oil/board
min. bid $50.
It is hard to choose between foxgloves and hollyhocks to paint.
I like the tall stalks and big leaves and I think hollyhocks are more prolific
here in the Southwest.
Available
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Fresh lilacs
Fresh lilacs
8x6" oil on board
min. bid $50.
Nothing like a profusion of lilac blooms. Love the process
of painting, exploring colors, light and dark values, positive and
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Yucca dove
Yucca dove
8x6" oil/board
min. bid $50.
Sometimes it is pretty hard to find shelter from a lot of
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Sparrows in wild roses
Sparrows in wild roses
9x12" o/board
min. bid $100.
Sparrows are everywhere this year. They are also very small
Friday, March 27, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
North side of the pasture
North side of the pasture
6x8" oil/board
min. bid $50.
Cows are enjoying tall grasses with gathering storm
clouds. The cool air rising of the clouds energizes the evening
with the smell of rain.
Available
HERE
Sunday, March 22, 2015
White Daffodils
White Daffodils
6x6" oil/board
min. bid $40.
I couldn't resist buying these daffodils at the nursery. They didn't look like
the ordinary daffodils all yellow with a long cone in the middle. I planted them in
the garden and I hope they do well.
Available HERE
Monday, March 16, 2015
Peach Blossoms
Peach Blossoms
6x8" oil/board
min. bid $50.
Suddenly everything is sprouting green, winter seems like it lasts forever.
Longer days, warm sunshine and blossoms everywhere.
Can't beat that.
Available HERE
Friday, March 13, 2015
Old Guard house
Old Guard House
6x6" o/board
min. bid $40.
I have painted this old abandoned adobe many times. I drive by on the
way to town and have watched it weathered over the years. It belongs
to the Old La Luz Pottery which has been donated to the Tularosa Basin
Historical Society. They are in the process of renovating the place.
Available HERE
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wild Roses
Wild Roses
6x6" o/board
Sold
Wild roses grow here in groves and are covered in blooms
in the spring, They are also extremely thorny.
I used the palette of ultramarine blue and alizarin crimson that Julie Ford Oliver
provided on her blog. I like the concept of the colors
being related to each other. It gives the painting unity.
SOLD
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Periscope (looking for spring)
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Periscope (looking for spring)
6x6in o/board
DPW auction
min. bid $40.
Sometimes onions are ready for spring before it is time to plant. Imagine
little green shoots checking out heat index. Available HERE
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Wilted in Wedgewood
Wilted in Wedgewood
6x6 in. o/board
DPW auction
min. bid $40.
Little daisies grow wild in our pasture. If you pick them
they wilt before you can get them in water. Even wilted
they are pretty but the daisies are also stinky-no sweet smell
either. Available Here
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Hacienda in vineyard
Hacienda in vineyard
6"x8" oil/board
DPW auction
In New Mexico there are many vineyards surrounded
by blue mountains and red tiled buildings. Water is in short supply
so everything is in close proximity.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Carnations in Wedgewood
Carnations in Wedgewood
6x8 oil on board available thru auction
Carnations are from my garden,
and the Wedgewood vase is a gift
from my oldest son. Antique tins
and Wedgewood are interesting
subjects to paint with light and
shadow
SOLD
SOLD
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