Fall is really here in New Mexico!

The Balloon Fiesta is happening for the next six days,

leaves are falling, the temperature is cooler.

And I am itching to take a day trip SO bad.

BUT - I have to work on paintings for Weems Artfest before

I can even think about going anywhere.

This is the first large painting I am doing specifically for Artfest.

I started off in acrylic because that's what I've been painting

for the last seven months.

I love the piece but my intent was to line it

and I just don't want to.

I was going for a more abstract look and I like this.

So, what do you think: lines or no lines?

"ALONG THE HILLSIDE"

30X24"

I also hear that Abiquiu is having their studio tour next weekend.

I want to go!

Click HERE for more information.

The Retro Challenge is almost over.

Only a few more days to pick out your paintings and then they will be gone.

Some of them will reappear at Artfest but they won't be $150.

If you are interested, click HERE for the Retro site 

with all of the available paintings, 

and call Weems Gallery at 505-293-6133 if a painting speaks to you!

Take care, enjoy life, and i will write more tomorrow....