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"FLORES DEL SOL"

6X6"

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

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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!

SOLD

SOLD

"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.

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Price: $75.00 plus $10.00 s/h
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Regrouping

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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!

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...

"SUNSHINE GARDEN"

6X6"

Final Artfest painting

"SWEETNESS"

6X6"

last paintings for Artfest

"HOUSE IN FALL"

8X10

"SPRING BOUQUET"

10X8"

"CALIFORNIA POPPIES"

6X6"

"MISTER COOL"

6X6"

"HILLS NEAR JEMEZ"

6X6"

new paintings!

"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

"BERNALILLO ACEQUIA"

10X10"

"LITTLE CASITA WITH COTTONWOODS"

8X10"

"O'KEEFE'S HOLLYHOCK"

10X8"

"GERANIUM POTS"

8X8"

"ABIQUIU HILLS"

8X8"

new [aintings

"SOFT SKIES"

8X8"

"PATHWAY HOME"

8X8"

"SUNFIELD"

14X18"

"TAOS MOUNTAIN COLORS"

11X14"

"SUNLIT HILLS"

16X20"

new work for Artfest

"LOOKING NORTH, SANDIAS"

18X24

"FALL VIEW"

12X12

"HEADED HOME"

12X12"

"ARROYO HONDO FALL"

14X18"

"DUET"

16X20"

"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.

"RAIN ON POPPIES"

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

new Artfest paintings

"SUNS AFTER SPRING RAIN"

10X10"

"MAJORCA"

8X8"

"MOON GAZING"

8X8"

"FIELDS WITH PURPLE"

8X8"

"RIO CHAMA"

8X8"

"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!