Taos Mountain Stream

Taos Mountain Stream
10"x 8", Oil, Linen on Panel

A life-giving stream in the high desert mountains gives the feeling of tranquility, peace and thankfulness. 

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Terlingua Cemetery

"Terlingua Cemetery", 11"x 14", Oil

This cemetery, located in the West Texas town of Terlingua, is probably the most interesting one I have ever seen. Most, if not all, of the headstones and grave markers are handmade and there seems to be no grid or order to speak of.  I wanted to call it charming but quirky is more like it. On your way to Big Bend, take a little side trip and visit Terlingua.

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Over the years I have tried a lot of different canvases and painting panels. I've also purchased a variety of linen which I then cut and mounted myself. This used to be meditative but has since become more of a pain.  I've experimented with different gessos, most of which were either too thin or too absorbent and are a completely different feel and result from that of painting on linen. 

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