Meet Miss Nova Rae

Meet Miss Nova Rae
8"x8" oil on canvas - gifted

Artist Note

Yes, I know,
this is a bit of a surprise
as I do not do portraits...

BUT

this is the
precious granddaughter
of a dear friend

who has done me a
special and generous favor.

I knew I wanted to
show my appreciation
BUT,
what can you give someone
who has everything?
A painting?

Taste is so subjective
so the choice
had to be right.
What better than to capture
a moment in time
of her Special Treasure.

I loved painting Nova Rae.
It was a challenge for sure
but every time
 I would see this child
I’d catch my breath.
Her eyes were large and thoughtful.
Her skin - perfect
and
she had the neatest outfits!!!
 I knew I wanted to paint her.

My friend got teary-eyed when
I gave it to her.
It meant she liked it💕

The Rio Chama, Abiquiu, N.M.

The Rio Chama, Abiquiu, N.M.

6”x8”  oil on canvas panel. $150. SOLD

Artist Note

One of the most gorgeous spots 

I have ever painted. 

 Over the years I have captured it

in all seasons but the monsoon season

  with cloudy skies casting random shadows

has to be my favorite. 

There is a particular time when

the sun cuts through a gap and

shines across the river. 

It is magical.

Photographing this painting was
rather difficult due to the blue of the
mountains appearing far 
bluer than on the paintings.
It took forever to get it close.
seriously...
I could have painted another painting!

Anyone know a solution to this problem?

Round Nest in Square!

Nest in Square

24"x24"  oil on canvas SOLD

Artist Nest.

I LOVE this one!

This nest took a while and I enjoyed 

having something to paint on

between my busy schedule.

Can you spot the ladybugs?

I am in a great gallery here in Las Cruces.

-they carry my larger works -

and although my art sales 

have been going

rather well during

the last couple of months,

 I was still really surprised 

when they called to say it had sold 

after only a couple of days.

Why?

No special show and

it was still on the floor 

propped against

a chair leg!

The only reason I am relating this 

is because I hear some artists getting

 all hung up about what they perceive to 

be a poor placement

of their painting

 in a show or gallery

but, I have been everywhere

in many different galleries...

in  the back room, 

the corridor, dark corners, 

even left out for days on a patio...

BUT

all it takes is for the right person to see it.

Because when someone sees a painting 

that resonates in their heart

 they will usually buy it or remember it.

That is why the internet has opened

up such wonderful opportunities

for artists and especially the ones 

who cannot find an established gallery

or place to show their work.

A far larger audience gives 

artists a much better chance to be seen.

There is a discussion about not needing

galleries now with the internet. 

I think for some that may be true 

but I want galleries to survive 

because there is nothing

like actually putting your eyes close up 

to the painting and absorbing the 

artists technique.

Any thoughts?