dee sanchez PAINTS!

2012-01-27T23:52:00.000-05:00

I have two new 150 Challenge paintings done. Please click HERE to take a closer look.

www.150challenge2012.blogspot.com.

The first 150 CHALLENGE painting!

2012-01-26T19:11:00.001-05:00

"DUET"

8"X8"

#150

For information about this painting and the 150 CHALLENGE, please click on the image above.

2012-01-26T15:54:00.003-05:00

Two commissions I just finished. These were such a pleasure to paint!

My work schedule is really piling up now. I am busy until Christmas with projects and shows. Which is really good. I just have to remember to try to keep everything in balance and get outside into the sun once in a while.

My studio is pretty organized and as soon as I'm done with this post, I'm going to work on the first 150 CHALLENGE painting and my daily painting for today. I have several commissions, a few gifts to complete and my first paint out of the new year with the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico is coming up this weekend. Oh, and I had marked the little sunflower painting below as sold, when it was actually another one that the customer wanted. So this painting is still available. If you love it, please email me and I will send you a Paypal invoice. $75 plus $10 shipping.

2012-01-23T00:33:00.000-05:00

"CANYON BEAUTIES"

6X6"
SOLD

This is tonight's daily painting, a trio of sunflowers hidden in a canyon in the mountains. I have to admit, I LOVE these new Raymar premium primed linen panels. I love them so much that I have decided to use them for my 150 CHALLENGE show. So I'm ordering 8x8s and 8x10s tomorrow. Because of that, the 150 CHALLENGE won't start for a few more days. I'm kind of glad, I need to do a bit more organizing on my subject matter. I'm also debating whether I'm going strictly palette knife or using big flat brushes. If I use just the knife, the paintings are definitely going to have more of an abstract look. Hmmm, still thinking about it. Anyway, stay tuned and if you would like to purchase this trio of sunflowers, please click on the Paypal button below for more information.

Black and White Show

2012-01-22T13:54:00.001-05:00

Christiana and I in front of my black and white dahlia painting

some work in the black and white show

a black and white paper mache kitty

my painting "SANDIA CLOUDS"

my painting "AWAKENING"

We went to the Black and White Show yesterday - it was beautiful. And so different. I loved the idea of a challenge show, something to think about beyond the norm. The show will be up for about a month, so please try to get by and see it.

Some of my new Raymar panels came in yesterday. These are the supports I will be using for my 150 CHALLENGE paintings. They are harboard linen panels and the surface is yummy. I can't wait to start painting on them.

I had ordered some frames and they also came yesterday. When I opened the box I realized I had ordered the wrong ones. I'm going to keep them anyway - I'm sure I'll use them - and reorder the ones I want. I wanted a silver speckle plein air frame for the 150 CHALLENGE Show and what I got was a gold speckle. Not the same at all. Okay, tonight is the first 150 painting, and I think I'm going to start off with sunflowers. Be watching!

2012-01-21T01:11:00.000-05:00

"MEADOW FENCELINE"

8X6"

$75

oil on canvas

I actually painted this painting last night. It's a colorful spring meadow rambling along a fenceline.
I spent most of the day today cleaning out four file cabinet drawers and one plastic bag - all full of papers.
Now I have two garbage bags of stuff to put outside in the trash. I'm so proud of myself! Of course, now I have to organize what's left.
Tomorrow I am headed to the Black and White show that opens at Weems Uptown Gallery. The gallery is located at Montgomery and Lousiana NE - I would love for you to drop by and check it out.
The 150 CHALLENGE SHOW paintings will begin tomorrow, after I get home. I have a feeling I'll be very inspired by the show.
Purchase information for the above painting may be found by clicking on the Paypal button below.

Daily paintings are back!

2012-01-19T22:01:00.001-05:00

"SUMMER SUNSET"

6x8"

oil on canvas
SOLD

It's pretty exciting to be painting again on a regular basis! I think I had a bit of a painter's block for a while there after Artfest was over. I was just tired, burnt out, and needed a rest.

Now I have planned out a whole year's worth of shows and I am finally getting to work. This painting comes from an evening up in Taos. The sunset was gorgeous and what you see in the foreground is chamisa and other brush.
For information on how to purchase this painting, please click on the Paypal button below.

I'm trying to get organized - I've ordered several different kinds of painting panels - some for daily paintings and some for other shows. I'll be experimenting to find the one I like best. I've also ordered two different frames for the upcoming 150 CHALLENGE show and I think I will post both of them and ask what you guys think.

Anyway, here we are again - and thanks for watching. On the pricing - small 6x8 daily paintings will each be $75 with $10 shipping. 8x10 daily paintings will be $95 with $10 shipping..

2012-01-19T14:23:00.003-05:00

The new 150 CHALLENGE blog

is up and running!

The web page is:

www.150challenge2012.blogspot.com

2012-01-19T00:26:00.001-05:00

Click here to view this photo book larger

Guys,
I made a photo book of all of my paintings from last year's 150 CHALLENGE SHOW.
Click on the link above above that says, "click here to view this photo book larger" and then you can view full screen. They aren't titled because I had had to finish the book by midnight tonight.
Anyway, I thought you might enjoy seeing them all. It's getting me inspired for the upcoming 150 CHALLENGE show coming up on June1, 2012!

last black and white

2012-01-15T21:22:00.000-05:00

"AWAKENING"

30X24"

The last in my series of paintings for the "BLACK AND WHITE" show that opens at Weems Uptown on January 21, 2012.

This one was pure fun!

I am experiencing some difficulties with posting on my blog - just a note, so if you don't hear from me for a day or so, know that we're working on it.

Tomorrow starts the first painting for the 150 CHALLENGE show that will open on June 1, 2012.

I am in the process of creating the blog for this show and will post the web address as soon as I can. I'm also working on a new website - still deesanchez.com, just another server.

Black and White...almost

2012-01-15T00:48:00.003-05:00

"SANDIA CLOUDS"

24X30"

"HOLLYHOCKS IN WHITE"

8X10"

"PEACEFUL WARRIOR"

12X9"

"MESA CONCERTO"

8X10"

As you know, I am painting five paintings for Weems upcoming

BLACK AND WHITE show and what you see above is four of them.

When I learned about the whole black and white theme, I thought it was very cool and a challenge. They also said you could use one other color in the paintings but I didn't even think about that.

Well, when I started to drag my tube colors out for the palette, I realized that I don't even have a tube of black paint because I NEVER use it. I always mix it.

Usually from a combo of Ultramarine Blue and Alizarin Crimson or Prussian Blue and Asphaltum. So it was a challenge indeed. I also never pre-mix colors on my palette, so what you see is spur of the moment mixtures to make a series of values of grey. I see some green tones, some purple tones, and even some brown tones. But it all comes across as black and white.

I still have one left and it will also be 24x30."

All paintings will be framed with an antique gold crackle finish floater frame.

Delivery date is this Monday and the show opens this coming Saturday.

For prices, please email me.

new exhibition

2012-01-13T23:10:00.003-05:00

One of my good collector/friends has organized an exhibition of some of my work at the Federal Building in downtown San Francisco. It looks awesome and I would like to thank him very much for putting this together.

This is a little table with my cards and bio materials.

It's cool to see these paintings, some of them I haven't seen for awhile. My friend has been collecting for about a few years now and I am so thankful for his support and friendship.

daily posting

2012-01-13T10:48:00.005-05:00

"NUNS HAVING FUN"

My 2012 studio calender

Good morning! I'm trying to post every day now because I'm starting my daily paintings next week and I'm getting myself back into the zone.

So...this is pretty much my schedule for the next year, barring any unforseen or unexpected opportunities that come my way:

JANUARY:

Weems Group Show - BLACK AND WHITE

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery January 21, 2012

I will also be working on the painting for the 2012 International Balloon Fiesta Poster

FEBRUARY:

Weems Group Show - THE RIO GRANDE, THE SANDIAS, THE BOSQUE

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on February 13, 2012

Large painting due for Casa Esperanza fundraiser

MARCH:

Weems Group Show - FUN, FUNKY, FANTASTIC

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on March 14, 2012

NM Cancer Center Group Show - COLOR WONDERS

Opens on March 25, 2012

Working on large painting for Legacy Art Fundraiser

APRIL:

Weems Group Show - FLOWERS AND STILL LIFE

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on April 16, 2012

MAY:

Weems Group Show - WATER

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on May 14, 2012

JUNE: and this is a BIG ONE!

"THE 150 CHALLENGE SHOW"

Weems Old Town

Show opens on June 1, 2012

Details to follow tomorrow

Weems Group Show - ANIMALS

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on June 11, 2012

JULY:

Weems $285 Show

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on July, 7, 2012

Weems Group Show - ABSTRACT

Opens atWeems Uptown Gallery on July 9, 2012

AUGUST:

Weems Group Show - COLOR

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on August 6, 2012

SEPTEMBER:

Weems Group Show - PEOPLE

Opens at Weems Uptown Gallery on August 9, 2012

OCTOBER:

Millicent Rogers PAPNM Exhibition

Also PAPNM holds their annual five day paint out and exhibition in Ruidoso, NM this year

NOVEMBER:

Weems International Artfest

Gee, other than all this, I think I will just try to be spontaneous!

Anyway, this is the baseline. I just want to have a lot of fun this year, get in shape, and live life to the fullest.

I invite you to do the same!

photos for inspiration - Weems upcoming Black and White Show

2012-01-13T00:28:00.002-05:00

I am feeling a little better today - enough so that I swept my studio and semi-organized it for painting. I have a couple of paintings that are drying now (they've been done for almost two weeks) and are about to be shipped (thanks for being patient Tom, Kathryn, and Judith).

I have five paintings due at Weems in just a few days and being sick has really put me behind schedule. Today I looked through lots of my photos -looking for something that would inspire me to paint and also have nice contrast and look good in black and white. I came up with these five: my two dancers that were on my most recent postcard, clouds and mesa, a Native American dancer (thanks, Tom!), hollyhocks at Old Town, and an abstract photo I got from somewhere that I will turn into something else.

We'll see what happens!

new beginnings...

2012-01-10T13:49:00.003-05:00

"TAOS MESA WITH ASPENS"

8"X10"

Hello everyone!

I had totally planned to be working full time in the studio by now but have been held up by a bad cold for over nine days. I'm on the mend though, but I promised myself that if I'm not better by Thursday, I'm headed to the doctor.

The painting above is from a beautiful fall day in Taos. The sky was gorgeous, the aspens were at their absolute peak, and the colors in the middle ground were some kind of shrub that was turning a violet grey - not sure about the species but very beautiful. The foreground was a mixture of cat tails, thistle, some dead sunflowers, and lots of grasses. You may view purchase information by clicking on the Paypal button below.

Check back in tonight because I will be posting news about upcoming plans for 2012 and it's going to be a blast!

news....

2012-01-09T01:39:00.003-05:00

Hi all -

I've been sick for over a week now and am trying to feel better.

I have lots of new things happening and can't wait to tell you all about them.

If you are awaiting paintings from me, I promise to ship them out this week.

I'll write more tomorrow.

Dee

studio clean out

2012-01-04T18:08:00.004-05:00

SALE - "POPPIES IN A VASE"

10X10"

SOLD

This is a really nice painting and I love it - BUT, the top of the canvas is just a bit off and it fits into one of the floater frames but ends up looking just the tiniest bit crooked. It would need to be hung in a regular frame where the painting is behind the frame, not in front of it.

This painting normally would sell for $300, but you can steal it away by clicking on the Paypal information below.

studio clean-out

2012-01-04T12:29:00.004-05:00

"VENTANA"

12"X9"

SOLD

Happy New Year!

I have news about the new upcoming Challenge to report but not yet.

I am sick - I tried to keep from catching whatever my family had, but I caught it anyway. So I'm just laying low and trying to feel better. I'm still planning though, so stay tuned.

The painting above is something I painted right before Christmas. I was working on two pieces for a client and she chose the other as a gift for someone else. It's 12x9", painted on refular canvas, and unframed. It's a little larger than my usual daily paintings. For purchase information, please click on thePaypal link below.

Happy NewYear!

2012-01-01T01:39:00.002-05:00

This lovely shot is a photo from Bosque Del Apache, a beautiful wildlife refuge just a few miles past Socorro, New Mexico - the day trip was wonderful and I took 304 photos.

I would like to wish you all Happy New Year - my family, my friends, my collectors, my artist acquaintances and hope you all have a fantastic 2012. It is now 11:42pm and I am trying to stay awake until midnight.

I am gearing up for starting work again next week and have lots of plans and ideasin store for the coming year. Get ready for a new Challenge too! So hang in there, enjoy the present moment, and my quote to start off 2012 is "Life should be easy." Love to you all...

2011-12-20T18:02:00.004-05:00

Get ready...there's a new Challenge starting

JANUARY 2, 2011!!

daily painting

2011-12-09T12:06:00.004-05:00

"THE MYSTERY"

8X10"

SOLD

$99 plus $10 shipping

My favorite Taos church. Actually one of my most favorite churches of all time. Chimayo is number one and this one is number two. I love them all really - thereare so many unique little old churches all throughout New Mexico.

daily painting

2011-12-08T20:11:00.005-05:00

"CANONES BACKROADS"

8X10"

oil on hardboard

SOLD

Okay, I decided I have got to get back into painting mode.

It's been a month and I have gotten lazy. I told myself I wasn't going to do any shows in 2012,

but I have to, or else I will just loaf around and not challenge myself at all.

This painting is from a photo taken in the beautiful little village of Canones on the backroads of Abiquiu Lake. I would love to have a little hideaway up there to escape to - just take off for a week or two and go painting. Maybe one day.

This painting was painted alla prima and I kept taking my glasses off so the image would be a little blurry. Looser brushstrokes that way. I am very happy with the result and it has given me the inspiration I need to keep going.

You may purchase this painting through Paypal - just click on the Paypal button for more information.

daily painting

2011-12-08T19:55:00.002-05:00

"CANONES"

8X10"

$105 free shipping

Okay, I decided I really needed to get back in the studio - what better way than a gorgeous photo from Canones, a little village along the backroads of Abiquiu Lake? This was painted in one sitting and I took my glasses off so it would be a little blurry, the brushstrokes are much looser that way. If I could afford it, I would have a little hideaway up here so I could head up and spend a fewdays plein air painting. This painting is available for purchase through Paypal. Please click on the button below for information.

upcoming group show

2011-12-08T16:33:00.003-05:00

Hi all -

The weather here has finally gotten a little better, at last it's sunny outside. Still cold though.

Here is the postcard for my upcoming group show for the New Mexico Cancer Center. When I saw the other artists dropping off their work, I was amazed. It's going to be a beautiful show.

35% of the proceeds from sales go to help the New Mexico Cancer Center with their work. The show opens on December 18 with a reception from 1-4pm. I'm going to be there, so drop by, say hi, and view all of the beautiful work. There will be food, wine, and music too. And thanks to the Cancer Center for highlighting my painting "Hondo Country" on their postcard.

Okay, I'm going to try to get back to work today. I have taken a month off and it's time. I've also realized that I need a Challenge of some sort to keep me going or else I will just be loafing around. Any thoughts or ideas out there? What kind of Challenge or show would you like to see in June?

lovely day...

2011-12-05T11:58:00.004-05:00

Good morning! We have about 5-6 inches of snow on the ground today and my garden grandma is not too happy, as you can see. And it's still snowing. Being a person who doesn't ski anymore and doesn't like snow, I wish it would just go away. I know - we need the moisture. But I don't enjoy the snow. I would rather sit by the fire with a good book and a warm blanket.

Yesterday, all of the antique stores in my area were hosting their annual Shop and Stroll. The weather was supposed to be snowy and cold but wasn't, so I ventured out. Everything was on sale and they all had goodies - posole, brownies, veggies and dip, etc. I hit a few of them but didn't have time to make them all. Anyway, this was a really pretty and unique bracelet I found at one shop. No, I didn't buy it but it definitely caught my eye. I don't usually wear a lot of jewelry, it's just not my thing. This was $75.

Look at how pretty it was yesterday. This is my little house near the Open Space area that I like to paint. Look at those fluffy clouds! This will definitely become a painting.

This is an old fashioned Christmas tree in one of the stores. Itwas beautiful and really got me in the Christmas mood. Remember those white and silver trees?

This is a view of Bert's room at the Antique Co-op. He has the coolest treasures. I always love the cupboards and things he finds from Mexico, but I can never afford them.

I hit about three shops and brought home a beautiful cross (a photo later), a vintage Christmas ornament, a book on painting, and a book on how to make a million things from dollar bills (complete with a dvd and fake dollar bills). I think I hit the jackpot.

busy weekend...

2011-12-05T11:44:00.003-05:00

This weekend I attended the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico's annual meeting and luncheon. We have a meeting to discuss last year's events and progress, what we're doing in 2012, host new elections for board members, have a nice lunch, and then we are teated to a workshop by a well known artist. This year's artist was Barry McCuan. I believe he lives in Santa Fe, and exhibits at La Ventana in Santa Fe, Walden Fine Arts in Taos, and a gallery in Florida. He wife is also a well known painter.

To move on, here is part of his demonstration. He starts with a white canvas he has stretched himself and covers it with a thin mixture of transparent color. He then takes a paper towel and wipes out his sketch. It's quite interesting to watch.

He has his basic sketch wiped out, and he starts blocking in his darks. The small dark spots he's working on are sunflowers.

Here he has finished the darks and he has added some lights to the middle ground behind the large tree on the right.

Close up detail of adding in the yellow color of the sunflowers. He didn't finish the work by the time our event was over, but it was really interesting. He is also quite the character!

daily paintings are back

2011-11-29T11:20:00.003-05:00

"FLORES DEL SOL"

6X6"

This painting is full of life and texture. I'm glad to be back at work.

Purchase information is below.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T20:32:00.004-05:00

This beautiful morning glory has given way to the first frost of the season and is now just a memory - although now the weather is pretty warm again and we are expecting the high to be 62 degrees tomorrow -just perfect for Thanksgiving in New Mexico.

We are having a rather laid back day tomorrow. I'm making a turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, Italian green beans, salad, fruit salad, and who knows what else. One of my daughters is bringing homemade pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting for dessert. We have already made pumpking chocolate chip cookies, three batches of fudge, peanut butter thumbprint cookies, and chocolate truffles, but we sent all of those out to a few of our friends across the miles, I was not able to find any good tamales - and my old favorite place just closed, but I think I have a hook-up for Christmas. My sister-in-law knows someone. I hope so, I am already tasting the chicken ones with green chile and cheese!

I'm sure my husband will be watching the football games. I may break out one of my Springbok Christmas puzzles and just relax the day away.
On another note, I have cleaned my studio and my new paint order came in yesterday. I'm always so surprised that something I spent so much on could arrive in such a small box. My canvases are ready to go, as are my hardboard panels. So stay tuned.

I also have a new group show opening on December 18th at the New Mexico Cancer Center. I am participating in a show to benefit the center - it's called "Sight and Sound" and I will be exhibiting ten pieces. I invite you all to stop by for the opening reception. I'll keep you posted on the times and such.

So, enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner, enjoy your family, and I am ready to get back to work next week. Bye!

2011-11-14T14:03:00.000-05:00

SOLD

2011-11-14T11:46:00.003-05:00

"SANTA FE SUNSET"

6X6"

oil on canvas

This was a little painting that I put up on a shelf to dry in my studio, then totally forgot about it, so it never made it to Artfest. It is $75 plus $10 shipping. If you are interested in this boldly painted sunset, please click on the Paypal button below.

Regrouping

2011-11-13T13:29:00.003-05:00

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On a recent day trip to Abiquiu (more photos below), this guy was leading his cows home. They somehow got outside of the fence and were grazing right by the highway. You just don't see this kind of scene anymore! So peaceful.

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I am still recuperating from Artfest - it usually takes about three weeks. I have a few things percolating...

I'm doing a group show for the gallery at the New Mexico Cancer Center next month. And one of my images is on the postcard - I'll post information later. The show is called "Sight and Sound" and I should have about 5-10 paintings.

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I will be splitting up my paintings from the Artfest show between the two Weems Galleries and a new gallery in Scottsdale. That's happening this week. So if you didn't get a chance to go to Artfest and would like to see my work, head on over to Weems.

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I am thinking about creating some ornaments and putting them up for auction soon.

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I also want to create some small little 4x4 paintings that would make ideal Christmas gifts.

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I will be back to daily paintings this coming week. All will be available for purchase, so if you see a painting that speaks to you, snap it up.

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I have been asked ( along with a few other artists) to come up with a concept for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Poster for 2012. The theme is "Blazing Trails." Any ideas for a concept out there?

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Look for lots of exercise, eating healthier, more plein air paint-outs and exhibitions in 2012, a series called, The Women of Willard," and knee replacements. I love this holiday season and am so happy to have this forum to communicate with all of you. Happy Autumn!

2011-11-13T13:12:00.003-05:00

I wanted to show you a couple of the three hundred pics I took on our day trip last week. It was kind of overcast, but we saw some bBEAUTIFUL country. We went to Abiquiu and were headed to Ghost Ranch and got sidetracked. We went through some backcountry to see the side and back view of Pedernal (this photo is a side view) and ran into some little villages and canyons that were spectacular. I am already making plans to come back in the spring and fall - to see the blossoms and the fall foliage.

This is a little Catholic church called San Miguel. We thought it was cute because they had a handwritten sign on the outside fence that said "FATHER." reserved for the local priest.

Oh my gosh, I really want to live here. Better than Taos, even.

A view of the valley flanking Pedernal. We missed the fall colors by about two weeks. Darn. Still pretty spectacular, though.

The Weems Artfest show was fantastic. I sold lots of paintings, met a lot of new people, visited with a lot of collectors, and saw some people I hadn't seen in a long time. One of the nicest things about Artfest is connecting with your fellow booth neighbors that you haven't seen in a year. But I sure was tired out at the end of three days!

forgot one...

2011-11-02T12:18:00.000-04:00

"SUNSHINE GARDEN"

6X6"

Final Artfest painting

2011-11-02T11:29:00.001-04:00

"SWEETNESS"

6X6"

last paintings for Artfest

2011-11-02T11:23:00.003-04:00

"HOUSE IN FALL"

8X10

"SPRING BOUQUET"

10X8"

"CALIFORNIA POPPIES"

6X6"

"MISTER COOL"

6X6"

"HILLS NEAR JEMEZ"

6X6"

new paintings!

2011-11-01T12:34:00.003-04:00

"SECO CHURCH"

8X10"

"RAINSTORM OVER SANTA FE HILLS"

9X12"

"ORANGE SUNSET"

10X8"

"SUNFLOWER HILL"

10X8"

"PLACITAS CHAMISA"

10X8"

Hello everyone!

I am almost done painting for Artfest - I just have five little 6x6s I want to finish today.

Then I have to spend some time gathering fixtures like

lights, rugs, tables, chairs, tablecloths, step stool, etc.

After that comes all of the small stuff: sales and guestbooks, postcards, stapler, staples, drill, screws, extension cords, pens, credit card materials - and more. Ugh, that's all the stuff I could skip for sure.

I'm getting excited about this weekend's Weem's show - mostly I'm excited because I just really like the work I've done this year. And I hope you do too.
Oh, and scroll down, there are lots of new paintings below...

new paintings

2011-11-01T12:26:00.002-04:00

"BERNALILLO ACEQUIA"

10X10"

"LITTLE CASITA WITH COTTONWOODS"

8X10"

"O'KEEFE'S HOLLYHOCK"

10X8"

"GERANIUM POTS"

8X8"

"ABIQUIU HILLS"

8X8"

new [aintings

2011-11-01T12:18:00.003-04:00

"SOFT SKIES"

8X8"

"PATHWAY HOME"

8X8"

"SUNFIELD"

14X18"

"TAOS MOUNTAIN COLORS"

11X14"

"SUNLIT HILLS"

16X20"

new work for Artfest

2011-10-30T12:46:00.002-04:00

"LOOKING NORTH, SANDIAS"

18X24

"FALL VIEW"

12X12

"HEADED HOME"

12X12"

"ARROYO HONDO FALL"

14X18"

"DUET"

16X20"

2011-10-29T12:02:00.002-04:00

"PEACE AT PEDERNAL"

18X24"

Good morning! It's a beautiful Saturday and lots of work for me today.I have the last of my canvases all sketched out and will try to finish as many as possible this weekend. My plan is to have Sunday be my last day of painting, but I don't know....I always hate to stop!

Framing is going nicely and they all look so pretty in their frames - I can't wait for you to see them.

For those of you who don't know and live in the area, here's the upcoming show information:

Dee Sanchez Booth #231

WEEMS INTERNATIONAL ARTFEST 2011

Friday, November 4, 10am - 9pm
Saturday, November 5, 10am - 6pm

Sunday, November 6, 10am - 5pm

EXPO NM Fairgrounds

For more information and to check out our special guest artist, click HERE.

2011-10-28T12:47:00.002-04:00

"RAIN ON POPPIES"

12X12"
New Artfest painting and more below....

new Artfest paintings

2011-10-28T12:39:00.003-04:00

"SUNS AFTER SPRING RAIN"

10X10"

"MAJORCA"

8X8"

"MOON GAZING"

8X8"

"FIELDS WITH PURPLE"

8X8"

"RIO CHAMA"

8X8"

2011-10-26T11:22:00.003-04:00

"WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?"
6X6

"THE WATCHER"

8X6

"UNTITLED"

6X8

"UNO"

12X6

"TAOS CASITA"

6X6

Good morning! I have not been able to post as often as usual because I am in final countdown to Artfest and am painting furiously and doing other things as well. I had to buy a new printer because my old one fizzled, learn how to use it, print about a thousand magnets, cut them, and bag them up (with the help of my wonderful kids). I had a go buy a wireless router (what the HELL is that, anyway?), and it's still sitting in the box because I don't want to even look at the instructions. You see,my printer has this cool little tablet that detaches and works like a Nook and an Ipad, but it takes a wireless internet connection for it to work. Hmm.

To all of the wonderful people who snapped up the little hardboard paintings in my studio sale - your paintings are varnished, dry, and I got all of the boxes to mail them yesterday. I'm going to get them all ready for shipping and mail them out tomorrow morning by Priority Mail, which means you will have them in 2-3 business days.

It is cloudy here today and barely sprinkled on and off last night . I believe the high tomorrow is supposed to be only 52. Wow, THAT'S COLD! But then it warms back up and becomes sunny again. I never know whether I want it to be cold or warm for Artfest. Cold feels more like holiday time and people are thinking Christmas gifts, warm is a lot easier for us artists, getting everything set up and ready. We shall see.

Okay, have to run a couple of errands, then I'm back at it. See ya!

2011-10-23T14:16:00.000-04:00

New paintings

new painting
Untitled

new little paintings for Artfest

2011-10-23T12:11:00.004-04:00

"IRIS MENAGERIE"

6X8

PINKS AGAINST CREAM"

8X6

Just a quick hello - things are fast and furious around here.
I've been working on large paintings intermingled with small pieces like these, which are so fun to paint.

Today I have to head out to buy a new printer and after that I will be working a bunch of 6x6 canvases, along with two 6x12s. Then I will move on to the next. larger size, which are 8x8s. I have all of my canvases organized with photos and there are still so many things I want to paint - I know I won't have time for all of them.

I hope everyone who wanted a postcard got one, if you didn't, send me your name and address, and I will drop one in the mailbox for you. Only one more week to paint!

Oh, and there are more paintings below if you scroll down....

new little paintings for Artfest

2011-10-23T11:59:00.002-04:00

"FALL ON TAOS MESA"

6X8

"ONE WATCHING"

8X6

"IRIS AND WARM ADOBE"

8X6

"EL SALTO SPRING"

8X6

"CHILE RISTRA TIME"

6X8

new Artfest paintings

2011-10-22T02:07:00.001-04:00

"FALL GARDEN"

12X6

"PURPLE SUNSET"

6X12

"IRIS BED"

6X12

new Artfest paintings

2011-10-21T16:21:00.003-04:00

"SUNSET DANCER"

8X10

"SUNSET AT ELENA GALLEGOS"

6X8

IRIS WITH GOLD

12X6

"EL SALTO TREES:

6X6

"SUNFLOWER GARDEN"

6X6

new Artfest paintings

2011-10-21T16:13:00.003-04:00

"CROSS AT TRUCHAS"

6X8

"CORRALES HARVESTERS"

8X6

"CHAMISA WITH FALL TREES"

6X6

"BLANKETFLOWERS"

6X6

"OLD TOWN HOLLYHOCKS"

6X8

working...

2011-10-20T01:18:00.002-04:00

I had to post these - I've been working pretty hard today - I only have 14 days until I have to have everything ready for Artfest. Wow, I can't believe it's here already.

It's different this year, framing everything. More work and thought have to go into it, but I think the booth will look beautiful this year. At least I hope so. More tomorrow!

new work for Artfest

2011-10-18T13:42:00.002-04:00

"RAIN ON THE MOUNTAIN"

24"X30"

Artfest Painting

I took this in my backyard - love the fall leaves dropping on the pinon tree

"THE SUNFLOWER FIELD"
24"X30"
Artfest Painting

I feel like I haven't posted for a while. I have lots of paintings completed that I haven't even had time to photograph and still lots more to do before the Weems show opens on November 4.
I am mailing out postcards today and then it's right back to work. Fed-Ex delievered nine boxes of frames this morning and this is the third and final order. Whew - lots of unpacking to do.
The colors are changing here and it's beautiful everywhere. How I would love to be on a day trip to Jemez today! I am doing my best to get everything posted before the show, so watch for more paintings.

thrift store finds

2011-10-14T22:48:00.003-04:00

I thought you might be getting tired of seeing my little paintings every single day, I am - just a little bit! So I took off on a treasure hunt today and this is some of what I came home with. What you see above is a beautiful silver colander, a round gold patterned tray, four brand new college-ruled notebooks (50 cents each), three muffin tins for cute little "baby" muffins or cupcakes, a book on how to be a good facilitator at meetings, and one of John Gray's books.

These are three books that looks interesting - The McDonaldization of Society,

Three Cups of Tea, and Pueblo Mothers and Children.

Here are my notebooks again and a really cool big book of Christmas stories, which I will share and read to my little niece Emily.

Three cool CDs that I found. I actually saw more good ones than just these, but I didn't want to go overboard. One is Christmas songs by old groups like The Platters and Martha and the Vandellas. The next is a latin one by Gloria Estafan and lots of guest artists, and the last is a really awesome crooner's CD. I hope they all work, I haven't played them yet.
That's part of the fun of the treasure hunt.
Sometimes you get something that doesn't work,
and - OH WELL!
I also got a swimsuit, two shirts, and a 100% cotton old-school red and white striped shirt to use as a painting smock.
I will probably stay up reading tonight - I have a full day of painting tomorrow and 1000 postcards to address and get ready for mailing. Good night!

Oh, I almost forgot - four cookbooks. One from Pampered Chef, one from Taste of Home, one from Prevention, and one from those church fundraising groups. How cool is that?

only one painting left...

2011-10-14T16:37:00.002-04:00

This is the last little painting I have left - thanks to all who purchased and your paintings will go out in about a week, If anyone wants this last little one, send an email to dshadowtail@aol.com. $35 free shipping!

"THE FIELDS"

2011-10-14T01:36:00.006-04:00

"THE FIELDS"

6"X6"

Artfest Painting

I've finished seven small Artfest paintings over the last three days - all 6x6s and 6x8s. I love painting that small with big brushes. This piece looks very abstract and I love it - I even brushed the ground strokes up into the sky. Risky for sure, I never know if I'm going to end up going too far and overdoing the whole thing. It's happened, for sure. I'm excited to see how it's going to look surrounded by my new frames. I'll post that tomorrow.

AND...I got an email this afternoon that both of my paintings had sold at the PAPNM exhibition at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos. I'm happy.

Thank You

2011-10-13T00:26:00.003-04:00

"MONASTERY HILLS"

6"X8"

Artfest Painting #48

I need LOTS of practice painting these hills - they are so hard. Even if you just put a note of color where you see it, there are so many shadows and variations - and I am IMPATIENT. I still haven't been able to match the beautiful muted orange-gold that I saw when I was looking up at them. I guess practice might make perfect one day.

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Studio Sale - that was crazy for me. I felt like I was posting every two minutes! I sold 10 paintings, kept one for myself, and have 7 left. If anyone is interested in any of the 7, you can have them for $35 apiece, including shipping. Just email me at dshadowtail@aol.com.

I have been working hard and with the studio tour going on last weekend, I haven't had time to post all of my Artfest paintings. You will see them starting to pop up now. I have 48 paintings (counting a couple from the 150 show and a few from the Weems show that just finished). The next few weeks are going to be absolutely crazy.
If you would like to receive a postcard to the Weems show and are not on my mailing list, drop me a line and I will get one out to you. Good night!

Studio Sale Painting #18

2011-10-12T11:48:00.003-04:00

"WARM ADOBE"

6X6

$65 free shipping.

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #17

2011-10-12T11:37:00.003-04:00

"NATIVE HILLS"

7X5

$65 free shipping

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #16

2011-10-12T11:33:00.003-04:00

"ASPENCADE"

5X7

$65 free shipping

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #15

2011-10-12T01:24:00.002-04:00

#15 - "TOWARD DUSK"

7X5

$65 free shipping

Doesn't this look like somewhere you'd like to be? Sitting out there in a chair watching the sun go down and the moon come up.

To purchase through Paypal, click HERE.

Studio Sale Painting #14

2011-10-12T00:51:00.003-04:00

#14 - "RED SUNSET"

5X7

$65 free shipping

I tried this in one of my new frames - it looks so pretty.

To purchase this painting, click HERE for Paypal information.

Studio Sale Painting #13

2011-10-12T00:26:00.005-04:00

#13 - "AUTUMN BOUQUET"

7X5

$65 free shipping

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #12

2011-10-11T17:23:00.004-04:00

"POPPIES GALORE"

5X7

$65 free shipping

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #11

2011-10-11T17:17:00.002-04:00

"LITTLE PINKS"

5X7

$65 free shipping

For some reason, hollyhocks are my favorite subjects to paint. I almost love painting the stems and leave more than the flowers - so much nice cutting in you can do with the background paint.
If you want purchase, please send your name, number and title of the painting to dshadowtail@aol.com. I will send you a Paypal invoice and you have four hours to purchase. Then the painting goes to the next person in line. Thank you!

Studio Sale Painting #10

2011-10-11T16:48:00.004-04:00

"GHOST RANCH COLORS"

5X7

$65 free shipping

SOLD

I was just there last week and this was from a photo I took - it was so pretty! Not quite gold yet, but getting there. And so peaceful.
Be the first to send your name, number and title of the painting to dshadowtail@aol.com and the painting is yours. I will send you a Paypal invoice and you have four hours to purchase. Then the painting goes to the next person in line.

Studio Sale Painting #9

2011-10-11T16:42:00.003-04:00

"WARM TRIO"

7X5

$65 free shipping

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #8

2011-10-11T16:33:00.004-04:00

"AUTUMN BOUQUET ON RED"

6X6

$65 free shipping

SOLD

Studio Sale Painting #7

2011-10-11T16:29:00.003-04:00

"HOLLYHOCKS WITH GREY"

6"X6"

$65 free shipping

SOLD (Claire)

I love this painting! You know the drill - send me your name, number of the painting and title to dshadowtail@aol.com. I will send you a Paypal invoice and you have four hours to purchase. Then the painting is offered to the next person in line.

Studio Sale Painting #6

2011-10-11T16:25:00.004-04:00

"SUNSET ON ABIQUIU HILLS"

7X5

$65 free shipping

SOLD

painting goes to the next person in line. Thank you!

Studio Sale #5

2011-10-11T14:54:00.007-04:00

" MESA WITH ROBIN'S EGG BLUE"
5X7
$65 free shipping

SOLD

sd you a Paypal invoice and you have four hours

Studio Painting for sale #4

2011-10-11T14:36:00.004-04:00

#4 - "MESA RAINSTORM"

5X7

$65 free shipping

SOLD

One of the beautiful rainstorm sightings between here and Santa Fe.

The first person to email dshadowtail@aol.com with your name, email address, painting number and title gets it. You will be sent a Paypal invoice and have four hours to make payment. If not, the painting will go to the next person in line. Good luck!

Studio Sale #3

2011-10-11T12:55:00.006-04:00

#3 - "TAOS BACKROADS"

5X7

$65 free shipping

SOLD

This is the view I get from taking the Taos rim road over Valdez and driving to the main road the goes to Arroyo Hondo. Does that make sense?? I was playing and wanted to be very loose and free with the strokes.

If you want this painting, send an email to dshadowtail@aol.com with your name, painting title and number and say "I WANT THIS PAINTING!" I will then send you a Paypal invoice and you have four hours to make payment. If not, the painting will be offered to the next person inline. Good luck!

Studio Sale Painting #2

2011-10-11T12:20:00.005-04:00

"AUTUMN SUNFLOWERS ON RED"

5x7 $65 free shipping

SOLD (TF)

I have painted this subject many times. In fact, I just finished a much larger painting that will be auctioned off at Weems Artfest to benefit three different charities.

So...the first person to send their name, email address, title, and number of the painting to dshadowtail@aol.com will be sent a Paypal invoice. That person will have four hours to make their purchase. If not, the painting will be offered to the next person in line. Thank you!

STUDIIO SALE!

2011-10-11T01:15:00.005-04:00

#1 "BLOSSOM TIME" 5X7 $65 includes free shipping. The first person who sends their name, email address, title, and number of the painting to my email address -mailto:-dshadowtail@aol.com will be sent a Paypal invoice. You will have four hours to respond to the invoice and make your purchase. If no purchase is made, the painting will become available. Good luck!

SOLD - Ellen. Thank you!

STUDIO SALE STARTING TONIGHT!

2011-10-10T11:48:00.004-04:00

I will be offering my little 5x7 hardboard oil paintings in a Studio Sale that will start tonight. I will list the paintings with a Paypal button underneath, so whoever clicks it and purchases first will get each painting. I have about 19 of them, so get ready!

Each painting is $65 plus $5 shipping.

Thanks to all who came out and visited me on the Studio Tour yesterday - it was such fun! I sold paintings and visited with some regular clients, some people in town for the Balloon Fiesta, and most importantly, visited with a lot of neighbors I had never even met and I've been living here 12 years! we look forward to a great tour next year too. So stay tuned...

PREVIEW NIGHT FOR THE ALAMEDA TOUR

2011-10-07T10:46:00.001-04:00

"MEDITATION GARDEN"

6"X6"

Raffle Painting for Preview Night

Hi all -

This sweet little painting will be my raffle item in tonight's Alameda Studio Tour drawing. The tour will be selling raffle tickets at Preview night tonight-

I think they are only ONE DOLLAR each!

Each item will have a Drop bag in front of it - you buy your tickets and drop them in the bag for the items you'd like a chance to win. So for only a dollar or two, you could win this $75 painting. I think that's AWESOME!

Each artist will also have a larger piece available to preview.

Preview Night will be from 4pm - 7pm at 834 Alameda NW (which is also Studio #16 on tomorrow's tour) and everyone is welcome! We'll have a little music, a little food and beverage, a raffle, a chance to meet all of the artists. So, come on out and join us for the first annual Alameda Studio Tour!

2011-10-06T01:47:00.002-04:00

Untitled

7"x5"

STUDIO TOUR INFORMATION

The Alameda Studio Tour is almost here!

Friday night is PREVIEW NIGHT and I invite you all to come and and listen to some great music, meet the artists, have some refreshments, and participate in a very cool raffle we have going on for each artist's work.
My own studio will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm. I am painting for Artfest now but have been working on some small pieces just for tour visitors- you can see one of the paintings above. We'll have some goodies here at the house, so come on out and visit!

Very few people actually get to see the inside of my studio - artist studios are very personal spaces. Some artists have people in all of the time, and some never let ANYONE enter their creative space. I'm pretty easy going, I hope it's passably clean!

Visit the site for the tour - www.alamedastudiotour.com - and you can find out all the info and download the map if you'd like.

If you want to pick up a brochure, we'll have them at Preview Night, or at a tent set up at the elementary school at 4th and Alameda. See you there!

Artfest paintings

2011-10-04T13:10:00.002-04:00

"PURPLE HILLS"

8"X8"

"ONE PURPLE"

16"X12"

"HONDO BACKROADS"

6"X8"

new Artfest paintings

2011-10-04T12:53:00.003-04:00

"ROSES AND OLD WOOD"

10"X10"

"IRIS AND WINDOW"

6"X6"

"MESA GOLD"

10"X10"

"TRIO WITH RED"

6"X12"

"FALL VIEW AT THE GORGE"

8"X10"

solo day trip...

2011-10-03T01:04:00.002-04:00

on the way to the monastery - thirteen miles of dirt road but worth every bump
a view of Pedernal - lovely fall colors

near ghost Ranch - isn't this beautiful?

old morada at Abiquiu - look at the valley below

the porch at the Abiquiu Inn - so New Mexico!

Oh my gosh, what a wonderful day. I went to paint in Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch, and Christ in the Desert Monastery - lugged all of my stuff and I ended up driving all over and taking over 700 photos - not one painting. I just wish I was going again in about two weeks because the trees will all be really golden. I may have to just go for it. This has given me months of inspiration!

2011-10-01T20:41:00.000-04:00

Balloons!

2011-10-01T11:34:00.002-04:00

Balloon flying over my head in the back yard

Weird shape - not a gas balloon, but pretty

Fall colors - this tree is in my back yard also

So close - the dogs were not happy
Thought he was going to land on us

flying over the house next door

Every year I say the same thing ...I am NOT going to take balloon pictures this year! I only have 1000 or so. And after a while they all start to look alike. But then, you awaken on a beautiful fall morning (like today) to that magnificent sound - the propane tanks being fired up. It sounds so close, so you grab your camera, run outside, and this is what you see. All over the place! For some reason, I don't know, balloons just fill ny heart with happiness. There's something so friendly about ballooning. We are the best city on earth right now!

new paintings

2011-09-28T01:20:00.003-04:00

"UNTITLED" 9"X12"Commission - SOLD. I love this painting. It's a composite of several photos.

"HONDO VALLEY" 8"X10" an Artfest painting

"TAOS HORSE" 9"X12" an Artfest painting

"CASITA DE CHIMAYO" 9"X12" Commission - SOLD.

I'm starting to get in the zone, I think. It sure took me long enough.
PLEASE DON'T FORGET -
TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) IS OUR ALAMEDA STUDIO TOUR FUNDRAISER AT THE FLYING STAR CAFE FROM 5PM - 9PM AT COORS AND ALAMEDA NW.
COME AND EAT WITH US AND HELP SUPPORT THE TOUR. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.alamedastudiotour.com

teamwork

2011-09-26T21:32:00.003-04:00

I've been thinking about this project for awhile now - how to display my little daily paintings so I'll be able to see them, but they will dry without getting in the way. I looked at Lowe's and Home Depot and found some moulding I liked. The only problem was that the shelves had to be "built," in other words, there were two different pieces of moulding that had to be attached to each other and then attached to the wall. So I talked my husband into helping me. We are great at putting things together - I'm the directions person and he is the tool person. We put them up today and my little paintings look so cute! The ends of the shelves still need to be sanded and painted, but all in all, it was a good day. The larger shelf on the far right we installed several years ago to hold larger camvases. There are two rows of that one. We also removed a ratty screen door from the French door and put it in the shed until we get a new one. I'm getting ready for the studio tour, so I have all of my canvases toned now and things are shaping up! Also a fantastic paint out this week...

2011-09-25T11:25:00.002-04:00

My Studio

I've been trying to get myself organized for Artfest and I spent most of the day yesterday toning all of these canvases. It seemed never-ending...

I also picked up some flyers for the Flying Star eating-out fundraiser that's happening this Wednesday night - I'll be dropping them off tomorrow.

I'll be organizing and working in the studio all day and I must say, it is beautiful outside. There are little yellow leaves all over the ground.

I'll report more tonight.

2011-09-24T00:47:00.004-04:00

Wow, I can't believe tomorrow is Saturday. Already. And fall is already here. Green chile is roasting everywhere and the state fair ends this weekend. Time is passing way too fast for me. Before you know it, it's going to be Christmas and New Year's Eve.

I mailed out over 200 brochures today to the upcoming Alameda Studio Tour that will be happening on October 8 and 9 from 10am - 5pm.

I am personally inviting you out to visit my home and studio, have some refreshments, and just hang out and hopefully enjoy my work! We are all getting so excited and amped up about Preview night too. If you are interested in coming to Preview night or the studio tour, you can go to www.alamedastudiotour.com and download a brochure and map. You will also be able to pick up brochures at the following locations starting October 1st:

Alameda Greenhouse
La Parada de Alameda
Jericho Nursery
Cravin' Cookies
Flying Star
There will also be a tent at the school on the corner of 4th Street and Alameda. Please come!

Other than that, I am organizing for Artfest. I already have a few large paintings done and am working on the smaller paintings now. Frames should be here starting next week and I am getting anxious to see them. This will be the first time I have framed large oil paintings. I am starting to clean up for the tour, putting things away, organizing my reference photos instead of just leaving them scattered everywhere. I may even mop the floor! I'm also getting ready for a paint out to Ghost Ranch - I'm always up for that.
So, my life is cranking along, as usual, I hope yours is going well too. Happy Fall!

daily paintings available

2011-09-22T16:40:00.005-04:00

"SOFT HOLLYHOCKS ON ADOBE"
6"X6"
DP #20

"THE WINDOW"

6"X6"

DP #21

daily painting #19

2011-09-22T11:33:00.002-04:00

"THE HARVESTERS"

6X6"

SOLD

Another of my small daily paintings. This one shows a group of harvesters going about their day. I'm enchanted with the color combination - I think it looks kind of dreamy. Two more paintings to follow today.

daily painting available

2011-09-21T12:23:00.004-04:00

"AUTUMN IN TAOS"

6"X6"

SOLD

My newest daily painting - this is from a photo I took in Taos last year during the annual hike in honor of one of my nephews. The colors last year were the most beautiful I had ever seen.

new daily painting #17

2011-09-20T01:03:00.005-04:00

"SUNFLOWER VISTA"

6"X6"

SOLD

Wow, it has taken me two weeks to get my mojo back and feel like working again. I have rested, I have slept, I have worked out, I have done everything I can think of NOT to paint until the last possible minute. That minute was today! I got four paintings done.

This little daily painting is a wild sunflower growing on the mesa. I love the colors and the looseness of the brushstrokes. I am working on these little daily paintings in between Artfest work, so you may see one in a week or you may see three in a day! They will all have little Paypal buttons underneath, so if you see something you like, and want to snap it up, click on the button and follow the directions.

the village of Corrales

2011-09-19T12:47:00.004-04:00

I went to the grower's market in Corrales yesterday and I also drove around taking photos - one of which was this beautiful bed of cosmos - aren't they gorgeous?

These are little ristras of garlic, onions, and shallots. The girl behind the table was stringing a ristra of chamisa, which I had never seen. It was pretty! I think I got part of it in one of my other photos.

Oh the red chile - it was crazy red. There wasn't a lot but I sure wanted to bring some home.

The first pumpkins I've seen. They had these set up in a long vertical line and I thought they made a nice photo, with the lines, the black shadows and grey concrete.

A basket of chile, all colors!

Today I am headed to Curves, then to pick up photos, then back in the studio all day - I have SO much work to do. Oh, and I would like to remind all of you who live in Albuquerque:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 IS THE FUNDRASER AT FLYING STAR (Coors and Alameda NW) for the ALAMEDA STUDIO TOUR
Please come and eat at the restaurant. You can come any time during the day, but we will be there at 5pm and later. We will be passing out brochures and 10% of Flying Star's proceeds for that day will benefit the tour. Come out and visit and have some great food!

photo trip to Casa Rodena

2011-09-14T12:06:00.002-04:00

Okay, so we had a paint out at the Casa Rodena Winery on Monday and I knew I didn't want to actually paint, but I wanted to go and shoot some photos for Future paintings. I did take some photos of the winery and saw about eight or nine fellow painters out there, but most of my photos were of other places, to be honest. It was fun - I could go out every day and spend all my time doing nothing but looking for unique and cool photo opportunities. The photo above is at Los Poblanos - a working farm, store, lavender fields, gardens, inn and cultural center right in the heart of the north valley. Such a cool view - the mountains in the background, masses of wild sunflowers on the far left, cosmos in the foreground, and lavender and vegetable rows in between.

This was a Mr. sheep with his flock out in a field on Rio Grande. He kept jumping up in the tree and biting off leaves. I think it was one of those elm trees that crop up everywhere, and he must've liked it because I could've taken a hundred photos of him doing this. Finally he got tired and meandered his flock back towards the house.

This is a little tiny vineyard on the east side of Rio Grande. I will be going back in a month or so because once the leaves turn golden and brown, I can get great shots with the mountains in the background. This guy was having a great time, you have no idea how slowly this tractor was moving, he was just weaving in between the rows and enjoying the day.

A cool little adobe house on Guadalupe Street. There are those native sunflowers again! This will definitely be a painting for Artfest.I love the color of those windows.

This is an older home on El Pueblo or Ranchitos. It was the color of the fake brick with the beauty of the morning glories that caught my eye. Aren't they beautiful? This almost looks like an old mobile home that has been added onto through the years - I passed right by it and swung back for a second look. I had to zoom in to get this shot. Think this would make a nice painting?

2011-09-13T12:14:00.002-04:00

I have two pieces in this exhibition, so if you live in Taos, or are headed up for any reason, please stop by, it should be a fantastic show!

There is an artist's reception from 5-7pm on September 17, and a member paint-out on the grounds of the museum from 9am - 12pm on Saturday, September 18.

Four new Artfest paintings

2011-09-09T21:28:00.001-04:00

I comlpeted four new Artfest paintings today. To take a peek, click on the image above!

Pears and updates

2011-09-09T12:35:00.004-04:00

This is when I know fall is near - the pears are ripe from my pear tree. They look delicious, but we've never been able to eat them. They have a really gritty aftertaste that I think comes from the skin. But they look so nice against my adobe courtyard wall!

This is my old ranchhouse bench I found at the estate sale place and it seemed the perfect spot to display my pears. I think there will definitely be a pear painting at Artfest this year.

A nice trio

UPDATES

I'm heavy into Artfest painting now - on Monday, I order all of the rest of my frames, plus any canvases I need that have to be special ordered. I also have to pick up my regular canvases. My Artfest countdown includes sizes ranging from 6x6 to 30x40.

Also, Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, I will be opening my studio up for the first Annual Alameda Studio Tour. We have 5000 brochures and will be passing them out all over town and also at the Balloon Fiesta. The studio tour runs from 10am - 5pm both days and we are also having a big Preview night on Friday, October 7, from 4pm - 7pm. There will be food, music, a raffle for artwork, displays of our work, etc. It should be fun! If you've ever wanted to take a sneak peek at an artist's studio, now is the time. I will have my studio open and will offer refreshments and maybe a prize or two.

Fundraiser - we will also be holding a fundraiser night at the Flying Star restaurant on Wednesday, September 21, I believe from 5pm - 9pm. 10% of all proceeds from the day will benefit the Alameda Studio Tour. Flying Star would like us to bring in an extra 50-150 people to eat at the restaurant that evening. We will have the outdoor courtyard to display work and we hope you'll all come out to join us - because we need the donation!

I also have a paintout at the Casa Rodena Winery and Ghost Ranch this month, and the exhibition opens at Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, on September 17. We have a paint out on the grounds of the museum On September 18. I have two pieces in the exhibition; "LITTLE ADOBE" and "AUTUMN IN SECO."

First painting for Weems Artfest

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This is painting #1 for Weems Artfest. I have a created a new blog to showcase the paintings (and so I can keep track of them). I will post a link to the blog every time I finish a new one. So, to check out the blog, click HERE.

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New post - http://deewhatever.blogspot.com

WEEMS SHOW INFORMATION....scroll down

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"AUTUMN AT THE GORGE"

40"X30"

This one is show unfinished. You will have to come to the gallery to see the completed painting!

"HIGH ASPENS"

40"X30"

"MEADOW COLOR FIELD 11"

30"X40"

"MEADOW COLOR FIELD III"

30"X40"

"O'KEEFE'S PEDERNAL"

40"X30"

There are more paintings to see below....

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WEEMS GROUP SHOW

WHO:

BC NOWLIN
DEE SANCHEZ
ESTA BAIN
RUSS BALL
CC OPIELA

WHEN:

Begins Saturday, September 3, 2011

WHERE:

WEEMS GALLERY UPTOWN
Louisiana and Montgomery NE
293-6133

TIME:

The gallery opens at 10am. I will be at the gallery from about 11am - 1pm.
Please come by and see the new paintings and say hi!
I have ten new 30x40" pieces and sixteen smaller works.

WEEMS SHOW STARTS TOMORROW!

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"SECO FLOWERS"
40"X30"

"SPRING MEADOW"

40"X30"

"POPPIES"
30"X40"

"SUNFLOWERS ON RED"
30"X40"

"HONDO COUNTRY"

30X40"

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"CONEFLOWER COLOR FIELD III"

30"X40"

Another of my paintings for the Weems show that opens this Saturday.