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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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. 

Following the Rio Grande

Following the Rio Grande
12" x 9", Oil, Linen on Panel

One year my husband and I followed the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas to Taos, New Mexico. This route added hours to our trip but it helped us bypass a lot of desert and see something green all along the way. I can't remember exactly where this particular scene was but someday I will go through all of the photos and get it narrowed down. The best I can do right now is say it was somewhere south of Albuquerque and north of El Paso. 

Along the Turquoise Trail

Along the Turquoise Trail
12"x 9", Oil, Linen on Baltic Birch

This scene caught my eye many years ago when visiting New Mexico. It is located along the Turquoise Trail just outside of Santa Fe. I fell in love with everything about Russian Olive trees; their structure, their soft gray sage color and the sweet scent with which they perfume the air. This one was simply glorious against the red land and surrounding brush.