Turquoise Nest, New Mexico.

Turquoise Nest NM

11"X 14"  oil on gallery wrap canvas.  

Artist Note

New Mexico Turquoise is a much beloved

and prized gemstone and its color

 is reflected everywhere, here in New Mexico
...leading up to why

I want to add a turquoise colored nest
to my Avian series.

I have not been painting due to my hubby 

having his second heart attack 

just over a month ago which has left his heart

rather damaged 

and our routines totally changed.

The good news is 

he is a man with a lovely disposition

which makes everything nicer

and easier for me.

I am getting back into the studio 

for one or two hour blocks of
emotionally important time.

I am always amazed at how difficult it can be 

to get back into the flow. 

Fortunately, I had started the study before

the, you know what, hit the fan!

The above nest is a study for a larger painting.

When I say larger...

how about  30"X 40" For me that is huge!

Below is the unfinished one.

I started the large one with the intent to complete it 

for a show I was having, back three years ago,

when I unfortunately tore my meniscus and

had to put it on the back burner.

Since then, the house went on the market, 

the beloved studio was cleaned out 

and this was put into storage.

When coming back to a painting already started

I find doing a smaller study 

helps me get back on track.

The paint quality of the background 

on the large one consists of thin washes 

of colors and I had to 

figure out if I should glaze, texture or both.
I did both on the study.
Still pondering...