"Rooster"

"Rooster"
 12"x 9", Oil on Board

Somewhere in all my notes lies Rooster's given name but somehow I think this is the one he prefers. He was a great model and a pleasure to paint.

Autumn in Abiquiu

Autumn in Abiquiu
9"x 12', Oil, Linen on Panel

Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "If you ever go to New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life".  I can certainly attest to that!

Near Mora

Near Mora
9"x 12", Oil, Linen on Panel

One of my favorite drives home from Taos is on the road that goes through Mora, New Mexico.

Near John Dunn Bridge

Near John Dunn Bridge
12"x 9", Oil, Linen on Gatorboard

The light was perfect when I came across this spot near the John Dunn bridge. This is a block-in of 99.9% transparent colors. The light in New Mexico is so amazing that it really calls for transparents to capture the glow. I made the decision to leave it as is and call it done. I'm so glad I did.

Autumn Gold

Autumn Gold
12"x 9", Oil, Linen on Panel

We don't get a lot of fall color in Texas other than at Lost Maples where the Uvalde Big Tooth maples grow. We timed this trip just right and it was one of the many occasions I have been very thankful that cameras are now digital. I could paint for months on the photos we took on this trip.