a lot going on...

Hi all,

I have not been very punctual about working on my blog.

Too many other crazy things going on.

But I'm trying to get back in the swing of things.

I have a lot of cool events coming up 

that I wants to share with you!

So i will just start with what's happening

in the moment and go on from there.

First up is my upcoming show at Weems Gallery:

*CALL OF THE WILDFLOWERS*

Friday, May 10, 2019

Artist Reception 4-7pm

Weems Gallery Albququerque

7920 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Suite D, 87109

505-293-6133

www.weemsgallery.com

This show will feature over 30 new oil paintings

of wildflowers, plants, and native grasses.

We will have music and refreshments, so come and see me!

A few paintings in the show:

*JEMEZ PAPNM GROUP SHOW*

PAPNM GROUP PAINT OUT AND SHOW

We will spend April 26 - May 1 painting 

in the beautiful Jemez landscape, culminating in a 

 fantastic exhibition on Saturday, May 4, 2019

www.jemezfineart.com

Take a drive out to the beautiful Jemez and see what we created!

Man, I love those red rocks!

*ALBUQUERQUE GARDEN TOUR*

Sunday, May 19, 2019

9am-4pm  Tickets $15

I will be painting in the gardens for this beautiful

garden tour in the Glenwood Hills area.

www.paradeofgardensinabq.com

Come by to see the beautiful gardens and say hi!

*CORRALES GARDEN TOUR*

Sunday, June 1, 2019

A group of dedicated plein air painters will be painting

 in the gardens for the 10 year anniversary of the Corrales Garden Tour.

We will spend all of May painting in and around Corrales and

will have an exhibition at Corrales Fine Arts Gallery on the day of the tour.

We will also have a Wet Paint Sale as the paintings are

completed at the gardens from Noon until 5pm.

 www.corrales-gardentour.com

This is always a great show and so much fun! 

*DARE TO PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP*

Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, 2019

Join myself and fellow plein air painter Carla Forrest

for this two day workshop as we take you through EVERYTHING 

you need to know about plein air painting.

All levels welcome.

$195

Day 1 - Instructions, demos, include lunch

Day 2 - Morning and afternoon sessions in the field.

Dee and Carla will paint side by side.

You may observe or jump in and experience the joy

of painting in the outdoor landscape.

REGISTER: www.dare-to-plein-air-basics.eventbrite.com

*DEE'S ANNUAL ART GARDEN PARTY*

Sunday, September 1, 2019

5-8pm

FREE

This wonderful annual party will feature my favorite band,

Mezcla Latina, and a nice spread of Mexican food.

The party also includes a Studio Sale.

Limited to the first 60 people that register:

Email: dshadowtail@aol.com or phone: 505-792-1030

*ORNAMENT WORKSHOP*

Saturday, October 19, 2019

10am - 4pm

Lunch nearby

STUDIO J, Albuquerque

There have been several requests for a workshop

on making my ornaments,

so, I'm doing it!

This will be the only workshop I will have on making 

my unique ornaments.

Cost: $39 and includes one of your own handmade

take-home ornaments.

To Register:

Email dshadowtail@aol.com or phone: 505-792-1030

Well, that's it so far!

I will try to be more punctual about making regular posts 

and I hope to see you at some of these events!
Also, if you haven't checked out my website in a while, CLICK HERE.

Have a great Spring/Summer!

new year, new goals

"TAOS BLUE

8x6"

oil

Wow, it's been a crazy winter.

First of all, everyone in my family has been sick.

I got sick the day after Christmas, and finally went to the doctor. 

Diagnosis, brochitis. It has now been 6 weeks and I still

have some residual cough in the morning.

But I feel WAY better.

So now I am back to work

and loving it so much.

This is one of my favorite scenes from Taos.

It's near the Taos Pueblo and has

a beautiful view of Taos mountains with aspens

in the foreground.

I'm going to work on my website tonight,

so if want to mosey on over, CLICK HERE.

long time, no see

Hi all,

I can't believe it's been SO long since I've blogged.

Life just keeps putting up road blocks in front of me.

And sometimes I forget.

Anyway, I'm not going to talk about everything I've done since

I talked to you last.

I am going to share what I'm working on now.

Here are my latest paintings.

These pieces are for an exhibition at

Corrales Fine Arts Gallery

4685 Corrales Road

I am painting 10-12 paintings,

small to medium with one larger work.

Look for the following works, plus SEVEN more!

I'm painting what I want,

which is an incredible joy.

 " THE TRIO"

 "GLORIOUS SUNFLOWERS"

 "AUTUMN GORGE"

 "BLACK MESA AND GOLD"

"RHAPSODY"

I made all of the images large so you could see them better.

I'm using my Cobra oils.

I love their buttery feel.

I do not care for the way they smell.

They don't have that beautiful oil smell that I love so much.

I am slowly removing colors as I paint.

I bought too many greens while trying to match cadmium green

and sap green.

I bought too many blues too, but I adore them all.

And trying to find a perfect match for permanent rose - 

forget about it.

I am adapting though.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the clean-up!

Just a wipee removes everything.

Anyway, much more to come....

updates....

UP TO DATE

Hi all,

I know it's been FOREVER since I posted.

I'm going to try to update on a more regular basis for the next year.

Okay, first - I have lost 52 pounds.

I'd like to say it's been hard, but it hasn't really.

I just kind of stopped eating breakfast and big late dinners.

Other than that, I eat pretty much what I want.

I like Lean Cuisines and other meals that are portion-controlled.

And I have been swimming.

I'm going to step up the exercise now because I

know I'm going to make fudge and chocolate chip

pumpkin nut cookies for the holidays 

and I don't want them to be my downfall.

This is the new pic

This is the old pic

One thing I've noticed - 

you lose weight, your wrinkles show more.

Maybe you look older.

Bummer.

In other news,

today is the first day of October and that means,

BRING OUT THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!

I got it all out and am listening to my favorite CD as we speak.

I am SO ready for fall this year.

Well, I have to go make spaghetti now, 

so I will write more tomorrow.

Lots of cool art stuff going on to tell you about!

scenes from the art party

ART PARTY

The Art Party was a great success!

I am beyond exhausted but 

wanted you to see a few bits of it.

We had great Mexican food. wonderful music

by Mezcla Latina, and the Studio Sale was great.

It is always so nice seeing old friends, new friends,

wonderful and supportive collectors, and family too.

We celebrated our Nana's 86 birthday and

that was so special.

So, now I am in panning stages for the rest of the 

year and am already working on events for 2019.

Oh, and one of my goals is to be more

consistent with my blogging.

 The table set up.

We rented the tables and chairs.

I bought the black tablecloths so now I will

never run out of tablescloths!

They work well as display tablecloths too.

 The food tables, drink tables, and yard set up.

 Carlos Flores and his bandmates setting up the band.

Jillian Maresco, my friend, and manager for the sales.

She was swamped at various times!

 After the first food run.

This sweet woman is my favorite hugger.

 Judith, one of my loyal collectors.

 Olinda, another of the sweetest mamas I know.

And she owns paintings!

 After it calmed down.

 My Nana, my hugger Glenda, and Michaela, her granddaughter.

 The most beautiful and best tasting cake I've ever had.

 Enjoying conversations

 Nana dancing with her oldest.

Scenes from the party (the aspen painting sold)

 Inside the studio before the party

 The door from the studio into the house 

 Paintings

 Smaller panels and cradled gessobord pieces

Sweet little lamb!

These are just a few scenes from a wonderful day.

I'm thinking of ways to make it better next year.

Now, I have to go sleep.....