"NIGHT SUNFLOWERS IN NEW MEXICO"

"NIGHT SUNFLOWERS IN NEW MEXICO"

8"X8"

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Rusty hills against a dark blue sky, a sweet flowing stream, turquoise blue hills, and lots of lovely night flowers. Sunflowers, pink coneflowers, and asters. This was fun to paint.

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"WILD IRIS"

"WILD IRIS"

8"X10"

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Iris have to be one of my top five favorite flowers, especially for fragrance. And they are so easy to grow. When my girls were small, we went to an iris farm in Cerillos, NM, and there were just rows and rows of beautiful flowers, all different colors. I'm going to dig up some old photos so I can show you the real thing. I don't even know if it's still there. I'm also doing a challenge painting like this one, the size is 8"x16." You'll see it tomorrow. Purchase information is below.

"ROSE"

"ROSE"

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Again, something a little different for me. This is not my usual wild mass of flowers. Just one single, solitary rose. The photo for this painting actually came from I shot I took of my neighbor's back yard. He has beautiful flowers - especially roses and larkspur. Purchase information is below:

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"SAN ISIDRO" work in progress

"SAN ISIDRO"

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This is a work in progress, you can see the lines in the foreground of the little hills and around parts of the church. The church itslef will actually be a little darker and have more shadows. It will be ready tomorrow.

"CALLAS"

"CALLAS"

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This painting isn't about the lillies as much as it is about the process. It's also about the negative space between the flowers. I'm sure I will paint these flowers many more times and in many different ways. I was looking for some way to let the toned ground underneath show through and it gave it a much more three dimensional look. The rust color acts as a shadow in some places and as a highlight in others. You can also see the rust through the purple background. It looks like the light is coming from underneath. Next time I may try scumbling the background and use several different colors. Purchase information is below.

Also, look for three150 Challenge paintings tomorrow!

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"PRAIRIE COWS"

"PRAIRIE COWS"

8"X10"

Okay, I admit it, I've NEVER drawn or painted a cow in my life. This is a first for me. And I like how it turned out. An end-of-the-day stormy sky, the warm colors in the mesa, and those lazy cows! Purchase information is below...Also, I'm working on my 150 Challenge painting, it's a little larger (12"x16") and will be a steal at the $150 show in June.

Click on the link below to see "SUNFLOWER MEADOW WITH RED" in progress.

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"LOVE"

"NOVIO"

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I created these two paintings for a group show called "LOVE" being exhibited at the Albuquerque Arts Alliance. I'm supposed to deliver them tomorrow but I think I may save one of them for my 150 Challenge painting. I love the way this one turned out. They look like they might be in love.

"SUNSET DANCE"

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A sunset dance with a sweet surprise at the end!

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Day Trips

Yesterday we went to Willard, New Mexico for our aunt's 86th birthday party. Willard is a small village comprised of about 247 people, most of them related to my husband. There was a mass said in our aunt's honor at the only church (Catholic) in town and then a huge dinner at the local community center. We had great food, they busted a pinata, all the aunts wore little tiaras, it was fun. Willard also has a cantina and a closed gas station. I looked for info on the web but couldn't really find anything so I'm going to do some research. The only thing I really know is that it used to be booming when the train depot was there and our cousin was mayor once and won by winning a hand of poker. And I'm going back in the spring to take more photo. The photo above was an old car on someone's property - riddled with bullet holes, I'm thinking!

This photo is of the small adobe house that my husband grew up in. It's directly across from the church and it has changed hands within the family for the amount of $300. I tried to buy it back yesterday but the owner wasn't interested. This will definitely be a future painting.

This was a photo I took at Bosque del Apache (one of 262). I had never been there and it's so beautiful. Peaceful and quiet, except for when the birds come in to roost and then the noise is deafening. I'm going back mid-spring when everything is green and lush. There are miles of trails that you can walk, jog, or ride your bike. No picnic areas or camping, etc.

"UNO"

"UNO"
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Hello...here is my daily painting for tonight. It's a little larger than I usually offer, but I had this canvas and wanted to paint it. It's just one huge sunflower, peaceful in all its glory. Purchase information is below.
I am also working on my challenge painting this evening. It is three dancers, similar to the two larger paintings I'm working on. I will post it as soon as it's finished.
Bosque del Apache was so beautiful. I have pics as well as a couple of videos, I just haven't had time to post them. I'm going back in the spring because if it's so gorgeous now, I can only imagine what it looks like then!

"SOFT SUNSET"

"SOFT SUNSET"

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I have worked all day today and have gotten quite a bit accomplished. I've finished my daily painting early! I love the softness of the sky and the blending of the clouds in this one. I will also have two challenge paintings that I will post tonight. I've worked on my two dancer painting commissions and should have those completely finished by Friday. My trip to Bosque del Apache didn't happen today because it was too windy and cold. We're going to try for Thursday. Anyway, it's time for dinner and then back in the studio for a couple more hours. See ya in a while.... Purchase information is below:

Also check out my 150 Challenge blog later tonight and see paintings #129 and #128!

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"SUNSET RIDERS"

"SUNSET RIDERS"

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My second Canyon Women painting this year - these are three riders enjoying the chamisa, the mesa, and the last glow of the day. The horses are probably enjoying it too!

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"TAOS ROAD"

"TAOS ROAD"
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Here is the finished painting - definitely lots of fall colors to contrast with the bright blue of the sky. Purchase information is below:

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work in progress

"TAOS ROAD"

8"X10"

This will be the daily painting I post as a finished piece tomorrow. This adobe is from a photo of a house and road near where we stayed in Taos by Blueberry Hill. I think it was early October and the chamisa was beautiful. I don't know what the red/orange bushes are, but they were an explosion of color. I will post purchase information tomorrow. Also check out the hollyhock painting (#131) of my 150 Challenge blog: www.150challenge.blogspot.com Good night!

"HIGH COUNTRY SUNFLOWERS"

"HIGH COUNTRY SUNFLOWERS"

8"X8"

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Here they are...the finished sunflowers. These paintings are so fun to paint because you can just crazy with the colors. It's pure fantasy! Purchase information is below:

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work in progress

work in progress

8"x8"

I will post this work as a finished piece tonight. I will also have another daily painting and two challenge paintings ready for posting. This composition was one of the very first sunflower paintings I did, and actually started me on the road to my career. I always try to have at least one of these "fenceline" sunflower pieces at each show. I was going to have it finished last night, but I went to the gym, made enchiladas for my mother-in-law, and made cookies with my cousin to give to the auto mechanic guys who fixed her car and didn't charge her a penny.

Today I will also be working on two commissioned dancer paintings and a larger 24x30 wild sunset with flowers. Stay tuned...

"RIO GRANDE"

Good morning! Yesterday I went down to the river to take some photos of the Sandias, but there was too much cloud cover over the mountains. Instead I got this beautiful shot of the acequia. It's about three minutes from my house.

The actual river. The Sandias are off on the right, out of range. The river was beautiful. I think the red in the background is willow. These two will probably become paintings.

"HIDDEN HORSES"

I didn't have the time or the energy for a daily painting today, but I thought you might want to see painting #133 of my 150 Challenge blog. I hope to post a daily painting later this evening.

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"THREE WAITING"

"THREE WAITING"

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"WATCHING"

"THE SENTINAL"

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I have been wanting to paint a rooster FOREVER - really since I first started painting. I just never did. I was always attracted to roosters and chickens and I'll tell you why:

my grandmother raised them and collected them! I remember going to Juaraz with her when I was a little girl and they had tables and tables filled with ceramic chickens - the kind that have a bottom that holds something (like candy or potpourri). She had a corner cabinet filled with them. I have no idea what happened to them. So guess what I have in my studio? A rooster on a pedestal! And on my wood stove in the kitchen? Two ceramic chickens! So, this is the first of many! I love my watcher, he's definitely a lover, not a fighter!

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"MAS FLORES"

"MAS FLORES"
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This was intended to be last night's painting, but instead, it's today's. I should have a new one tonight for posting. I love a red background, as you know, it just gives the painting such a warm feeling. This one looks a little wild...
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Check out painting #135 on Dee's 150 Challenge blogsite. A similar daily painting will be posted and available for purchase today.

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"THE SWIRL"

"THE SWIRL"

8"X8"

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This girl has definitely got the swirl down! When I sketched it, it looked a little strange, but it's exactly like the photo I took at a performance at the New Mexico fairgrounds last year. Of course, I invented the background. She was performing on concrete underneath a metal roof. I think this background makes it much more interesting.

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"TRES BAILLADORAS"

"TRES BAILLADORAS"

8"X10"

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I apologize for taking so long to get back into the swing of things, but I'm back on track. My dad is feeling much better now, thanks to all of you who inquired.

I should catch up my 150 CHALLENGE paintings tomorrow. This painting is a request for the three dancers that I so love painting.

See two 150 CHALLENGE paintings tonight at:

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Hi everyone -

As you can see, there are no new paintings here today...

That's because I spent yesterday evening and this morning at the emergency room with my dad. He had the stomach flu and was very dehydrated. I got home about 2:30am this morning, went to sleep, got up late, and am just now starting to work in the studio. My dad is doing much better, thank goodness. I may have to break for a nap late this afternoon.

I'm going to double up on my paintings so I can keep on schedule, which means you may see FOUR paintings tonight. Anyway, watch for the new ones....

"APPLE BLOSSOMS, VELARDE"

"APPLE BLOSSOMS, VELARDE"

8"x10"

Can you tell I'm ready for spring?? I've pruned all my small fruit trees, just have a big old gnarly apple tree left. It's been so warm here during the day that I've wanted to start digging in the garden. But I have to be patient, because I'm sure we'll have at least one or two snows yet. I think my favorite thing about this painting is the sky - it reminds me of cotton candy.

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and tomorrow.... a dancer painting!

Also, check out painting #139 on the 150 CHALLENGE blogsite, I love how it turned out.

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"HOLLYHOCKS, CANYON ROAD"

"HOLLYHOCKS, CANYON ROAD"

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Another in my series of hollyhocks and windows. I spent about 4 hours at the emergency room with my daughter today (she hurt her knee snowboarding). She's fine although she has crutches for a few days. Then I went out to eat and to my favorite bookstore, so I felt like I wasn't really that productive today. Tomorrow I have to go buy canvas, paints, and other supplies, plus work out, but I'll be busy in the studio after that. I promise! Also, please check out tonight's 150 CHALLENGE painting. I'm starting on #139 tomorrow:

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"A LITTLE VINO"

"A LITTLE VINO"
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I think this is my first still life, other than a vase of flowers. I've had this photo that I took at a hotel in Santa Fe for some time now, but just never got around to painting my rendition of it. I think it has a whimsical feel and looks like a nice, relaxing way to spend a New Mexico evening!
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"TINY DANCER"

"TINY DANCER"

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Another in my "dancer" series. I'm trying to play with the sky and sunsets and make them feel complementary to the dancer. There's no particular landscape in mind - just a nice background to make her look like she is where she belongs. Purchase information is below:

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Lines or no lines?

SOLD with no lines

Work in progress

I was thinking no lines, now I'm thinking minimal lines. What do you think? It's not varnished and it doesn't have much highlights or shadows yet, so it looks a little dull right now.

I do love those rolling hills and the softness of it.

Well, it has been purchased with no lines. I will finish it and post it tonight. Someone else saw my vision....

"PLACITAS HILLS"

"PLACITAS HILLS"

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Today was fun! I left the house and drove the slow way through Bernalillo, then headed east to Placitas. I pulled into the Loop Road and there were about six cars but I didn't see anyone. I'd painted here before so I just drove slowly down the little dirt road. It winds all the way up to the mountains (which still had snow on them). I found a couple of places and parked. It was windy so I actually painted most of the time in my car. It was so peaceful and quiet. I loved it.

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"PILAR AUTUMN"

"PILAR AUTUMN"

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The river in Pilar is breathtaking. Pilar is the little village off on the left on the way to Taos. I had passed by it for years, not even knowing what was behind the little gas station, fruit stand, convenience store, etc. There are picnic grounds and it's just so quiet and peaceful.

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"NEW MEXICO SENORITA"

"NEW MEXICO SENORITA"

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My very first dancer of the new year. I think I'm more intrigued with the background than the senorita - I love the setting sun and "end of the day" feel. Just very rich and colorful. She seems contemplative, like she's thinking about someone, maybe her novio!

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"THE CALM"

"THE CALM"

10"X8"

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If you've seen tonight's 150 CHALLENGE painting, you'll know I was in the mood to paint this iris tonight. The background is so intense and the iris so calm and beautiful - I love it. I'm having a blast getting back to my daily paintings and I'm loving the 150 CHALLENGE (www.150challenge.blogspot.com).

I am working on a large painting now and should have pics tomorrow. One of my old friends emailed me with thorough list of subjects to paint - it really inspired me. I hope I can get through all of them!

Good morning everyone!

Wow, I can't believe it's already Friday. Time is passing way too quickly.

Last night's painting, "Taos Autumn" has been sold. I enjoyed painting it so much that I may try another version for tonight's post. If anyone wants first dibs, email me. I have also wanted to start a large painting for the gallery but couldn't decide what I wanted to paint. Now I know: a large version of Taos Autumn. So I will be working on that today and will take pics of the process.

The 150 CHALLENGE is going well. I am enjoying it and have so many ideas I want to try. I have added dragonflies, lightening, and lilly ponds to my list. I don't know how "New Mexico" those are, but we'll find out! I am also trying to think of some cool ways to publicize what I'm doing so people will want to watch and come to the show to see them all in one huge grouping.

I'm also going on a paint-out this Monday to Bosque del Apache, a huge wildlife refuge about 1 hour or so south of here. I may not paint (I'm taking my supplies, tho), but I'm taking my camera and a picnic. I am trying to fit time in to just relax and enjoy life this year. Anyway, I just wanted to check in with everyone and say thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting my art. Have a happy day.

"TAOS AUTUMN"

"TAOS AUTUMN"

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I think this one is rich and vibrant and turned out nicely. Someone asked me to paint some water, so that was on my mind I guess. This painting makes me want to be in Taos in October. There are so many colors then; the rich reds of bushes, the golden aspens, the running water. I'm happy...Purchase information is below.

And check out the link below for the 150 challenge blogsite. I'm posting # 147 tonight!

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"POPPY TRIO"

"POPPY TRIO"

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The background in this painting reminds me of being underwater; mysterious and floating. The poppies seems to be reaching, towards the light or the surface. I love this one.

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"TURQUOISE SKY"

"TURQUOISE SKY"

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Oh, the sunflowers. I haven't painted them for awhile and I miss them.

In my 150 CHALLANGE (www.150challenge.blogspot.com), I have several varieties on my list of subjects. I want to paint a big single, a duet, a trio, five (above), and seven. I also want to paint some reds, a still life and a big sunflower bouquet. I may also try a huge close-up of the seeds, a la Georgia O'Keefe. Anyway, this is the first of several. Purchase information is below.

"SPRING BOUQUET"

"SPRING BOUQUET"

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The painting above is just a simple, pretty spring bouquet of sunflowers, cosmos, roses, asters, and a few little others sprinkled throughout. It was so much fun to paint, now I want to paint a larger canvas too! Purchase information is below.

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GOOD MORNING!

Today officially begins my year.

I meditated this morning and just got back from the gym (yes, me!).

I cleaned my studio yesterday and organized my supplies for the 150 CHALLENGE - which starts today, by the way. I have a countdown list, so I am starting tonight with painting #150.

I will also post a daily painting tonight.

It snowed yesterday but the sun just came out which makes me SO happy.

So, here's to possibilities, challenges, dreams coming true and just living day to day. Stay tuned...oh, and please sign up to receive the 150 CHALLENGE blog posts at:

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WHAT I FOUND WHILE CLEANING

Done is art class in 10th grade
My very first painting - a watercolor we raffled off at a homeschooling conference.

Good morning!

My hollyhock painting is sold. I may try another one just like it tonight. I also have someone asking for a painting that has water in it, that's an idea. I'm also getting the urge to paint sunflowers. It's kind of nice at the beginning of the year - to just think of all the possibilities ahead. I'm making a list for the 150 Challenge of everything I want to paint. If you have any ideas, send them to me. I am also going to start a 48"x60" big floral color field painting for my gallery. I want to incorporate lots of paint drips into the final piece. I will try to take some videos of that when I start working on it.

Here's my list so far:

sunflowers, calla lillies, adobes, churches, acequias, mountain florals, Canyon Women, horses, sheep, chickens, hollyhocks, old windows and doors, Madrid, Placitas, Santa Fe, Taos, Corrales, mountain views, chile fields, dancers, mariachis, parades, cloudscapes, blanketflowers, sunsets, poppies, iris, old trucks, adobe walls, roses, grapes, wine and stemware, angels, crosses, descancos, gates, bouquets, bouquets on red, Galisteo, mailboxes, wildflower meadows, pears, flower pots, still life, aspen trees, tulips, Jemez, geraniums, Sandia mountains, choke cherry blossoms, little farms, coneflowers, and maybe an interior or two.

That's it, so far. Wow, just looking at this list gets me excited about painting! Have a great day and if you aven't signed up to watch the "150 CHALLENGE" yet, please go to this link:

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"HOLLYHOCKS AGAINST ADOBE"

"HOLLYHOCKS AGAINST ADOBE"

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Well, it's late but I finished it! I decided on a more intimate version of the photo below and brought the flowers a little closer to the viewer's eye. I think it makes for a nicer painting. You can almost see the red/burnt sienna ground I used underneath the adobe wall color. I also took down my Christmas tree, cleaned my closet, and picked up some fruit tree prunings. Tomorrow it's my studio clean up time and a little visiting! Enjoy!

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Good morning!

Did everyone survive the new year?

I STILL have to sit down and write out my goals and predictions.

It was so warm here yesterday that we got our little fruit trees pruned - an apple, two nectarines, two cherries, a peach and an apricot. We found a humminhbird's nest in the apricot and put it back when we were done. Maybe the hummers will return to it this spring.

The photo above will be my daily painting for tonight. I took this up in Taos a few months ago.

I love how the orangey-red hollyhock is all by it's lonesome at the top.

Today I have to finish pruning one tree, take down the Christmas tree, and do some New Year's cleaning and purging. Have a fantastic day and watch for tonight's painting. Also if you haven't signed up to watch the "150 CHALLENGE" yet, go to the link here:

http://www.150challenge.blogspot.com/. See you later!

Happy New Year!

I hope this will be a wonderful and creative year for all of us. What are YOU doing today?

This is on my list:

- making my predictions and resolutions

- cleaning my closet

- going to the gym

- taking down my Christmas tree

- doing a daily painting

- getting my studio ready for the 150 Challenge

- pruning my small fruit trees

I'm not sure I'll get to all of it, but tomorrow starts my new year and I want to be READY....

Do YOU have goals or resolutions that you would like to see happen this year? Email them to me - you will inspire me and we can look back at them on a regular basis to see how we're all doing. I'll post my resolutions tonight. Enjoy your day!!