In May 2015 I was awarded a one month Artist in Residence with Starry Night Retreat
in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. I've always loved New Mexico
but this was my first time to explore Southern New Mexico.
Early each morning, not only to catch the best light but also to avoid the heat and winds,
I ventured down dirt roads to discover unbelievable views across the larges lake in New Mexico:
Elephant Butte Reservoir. And yes, there is an Elephant Butte, an imposing, lumbering mass of rich dark color, wading in teal green water. Who knew!
The paintings below are some of the on location, plein air studies I created during my residency.
in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. I've always loved New Mexico
but this was my first time to explore Southern New Mexico.
Early each morning, not only to catch the best light but also to avoid the heat and winds,
I ventured down dirt roads to discover unbelievable views across the larges lake in New Mexico:
Elephant Butte Reservoir. And yes, there is an Elephant Butte, an imposing, lumbering mass of rich dark color, wading in teal green water. Who knew!
The paintings below are some of the on location, plein air studies I created during my residency.
Elephant Butte, oil on canvas panel
9x12
9x12
Colored Lake Mesas, oil on panel
9x12
9x12
The Doorway, oil on panel
12x9
12x9
Take me Away, oil on panel
9x12
9x12
Deep Valley Road, oil on panel
9x12
9x12
Elephant Butte Reservoir
Candid
Candid
Elephant Butte Reservoir
Candid
Candid
The Doorway
Candid
Candid
The Reservoir View
Candid
Candid