Tuesday, September 27, 2011

24"x96" Original Oil - PEDERNAL (Work in Progress - Diptych)

 Studio #1611- "PEDERNAL" 24"x96" Diptych (Work in Progress - the Glazes) -- Thinning my oil colors with my painting medium (after letting the underpainting dry for at least a week to ten days), I cover the underpainting with glazes - transparent and semi-transparent colors.  Trees: Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna and some Chrome Oxide Green Opaque.  Earth:  Yellow Ochre, Rose Grey, Burnt Sienna and Dioxazine Purple for the shadows.  Dry Shrubs:  Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Chrome Oxide Green Opaque.


 Detail:  Left-hand side of the painting.

Detail:  Right-hand side of the painting.

Monday, September 19, 2011

NEW "ACEQUIA DEL LLANO" - 22"x28" Original Oil

"ACEQUIA DEL LLANO" - Sold

22"X28" ORIGINAL OIL ON LINEN
FRAMED IN GOLD WITH LINEN LINER

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

24"x96" PEDERNAL - WORK IN PROGRESS (THE GLAZES)

8/23/11 - PEDERNAL - 24"x96" Original Oil on Belgian Linen.  Work in Progress - The Glazes.  This is a diptych - the canvases are put together now so that I can have uniform colors in the glazes between the two canvases.  I previously said I would work on these canvases separately and discovered that is not an option.  Will work with both canvases on the easel and then I can bounce the colors back and forth between the canvases for a more uniform color quality.  DC

Wednesday, August 03, 2011

24"x96" PEDERNAL - Work in Progress



STUDIO #1411- PEDERNAL - 24"x96" Work in Progress - Sky: Deep bright violet underpainting.  Blue:  Permalba White, Thalo Blue, some Indanthrone Blue with a touch of ochre.  Dry Brush!  Clouds: Permalba White - touch of Cadmium Yellow with tiny bit of Cadmium Red.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

CASITAS DEL NORTE - Studio Edition Print - Click here to preview/purchase

CASITAS DEL NORTE - $40.00
(View to Truchas main road as seen from in front of the Old Church) 
Now available as a 13"x19" Studio Edition Print

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

"ABIQUIU DREAMING" - NEW 30"x40" SOLD


STUDIO #711  - "ABIQUIU DREAMING - NEW 30"x40" Original Oil Painting, Framed in Gold with Linen Liner. Sold

Saturday, July 23, 2011

24"x96" Oil Painting - "PEDERNAL" Work in Progress (Underpainting)


23 July 2011 - PEDERNAL - 24"X96" Diptych - Work in Progress - The Underpainting.  Toned Ground:  Gesso mixed with Payne's Grey.  Underpainting: All colors mixed with Grumbacher MG Fast Drying White -- Sky:  Diox. Purple.  Distant Mountains:  Indanthrone Blue and Prussian Blue  Earth Colors:  Chrome Oxide Green Opaque, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow.  Am trying to eat this elephant one small bite at a time!  Stay tuned!  DC

SATURDAY AFTERNOON STROLL - 13"x19" Archival Giclee (Click here to view/purchase)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON STROLL - A view from in front of the Old Church looking toward the main road in Truchas, N.M.  Now available as a 13"x19" archival giclee  $40.00 - Click here to preview/purchase.

Monday, July 18, 2011

HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT?


18 July 2011 -- HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT?  ONE BITE AT A TIME!  My new exciting blank canvases for a 24"x96" painting of Pedernal.  Stay tuned!  ENJOY!

INTO THE LIGHT - Available as Studio Edition Print (Click here to preview/purchase)


INTO THE LIGHT - 13"x19" (sheet size) Studio Edition Print
on Somerset Heavy Stock, Ultra-Chrome Inks, protective Polyfoldlock Envelope, and mailed flat.  70 new print images now available in my EBay Store! - $40.00  Enjoy!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

CHRISTMAS IN JULY! ARCHIVAL GICLEE PRINTS - Click here to preview/purchase


"EVENING PRAYER STICKS" - $40.00 - 70 Images now available as Archival Giclees - visit my newly revamped  EBay Store  -- enjoy! 

Saturday, July 02, 2011

ESTACA IN BLOOM - NEW 22"x28" Original Oil - Completed 2 July 2011 - SOLD


"ESTACA IN BLOOM" - Sold
NEW 22"x28" Original Oil on Linen

This image is now available as a 17"x22" (sheet size) Studio Edition Print - on Ultra-Premium Presentation Paper (Matte) - enclosed in polyvinyl envelope and mailed flat.  $100, plus $10 S&H.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

"ON THE ROAD" - NEW 18"x18 Original Oil on Canvas


"ON THE ROAD" (SERVILLETA, N.M.)
18"x18" Orig. Oil on Canvas
Framed in gold with linen liner.
For price and availability call 
(575)758-7454

This image is now available as a 17"x22" (sheet size)  Studio Edition Print - on Ultra-Premium Presentation Paper (Matte) - enclosed in polyvinyl envelope and mailed flat.  $100, plus $10 S&H. 


      "Forward and backward I have gone, and for me it has been an immense journey..... Perhaps there is no meaning in it at all, the thought went on inside me, save that of the journey itself, so far as men can see.  It has altered with the chances of life, and the chances brought us here; but it was a journey -- long, perhaps -- but a good journey under a pleasant sun.  Do not look for the purpose.  Loren Eiseley,  Naturalist - THE IMMENSE JOURNEY.
 

Monday, June 20, 2011

ESTACA IN BLOOM - 22"x28" New Work in Progress (Underpainting)

"ON THE ROAD" 18"X18" WORK IN PROGRESS (THE GLAZES)

20 June 2011-Glazes (transparent and semi-transparent oil color mixed with painting medium) add richness and vibrancy to the final painting.....the colors come ALIVE!  Planning to complete this canvas by the end of this week.  Stay tuned!  DC

Monday, June 13, 2011

ON THE ROAD - 18"x18" New Work in Progress (Underpainting)


13 June 2011 -- "ON THE ROAD" - New Work in Progress 18"x18" Original Oil on Canvas, framed in Gold with Linen Liner.  The road leading away from the small village of Servilleta, New Mexico.  This canvas is the beginning of a series of 30 new paintings from my 2010/2011 field trips.  Stay tuned!

LA CRUZ DE ESTACA - 12"x9" Original Oil - SOLD


"LA CRUZ DE ESTACA" - Sold
NEW 12"x9" Original Oil on Canvas
Framed in Gold with Linen Liner - Available
Call Taos Studio (575)758-7454 or e.mail

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

"DON GREGORIO'S WINTER FIELDS" (TRUCHAS, NEW MEXICO) - SOLD


STUDIO #711 - "DON GREGORIO'S WINTER FIELDS" - NEW 12"x24 Original Oil Painting, Framed in Silver with Linen Liner.  Sold

Saturday, May 21, 2011

DON GREGORIO'S WINTER FIELDS (TRUCHAS, N.M.) - WORK IN PROGRESS (UNDERPAINTING)

5/20/11- "DON GREGORIO'S WINTER FIELDS (TRUCHAS, NEW MEXICO) - 12"x24" Original Oil on Belgian Linen, to be framed in silver with Linen Liner.  Work in progress: The underpainting. All colors mixed with Grumbacher's MG Fast Drying White and Winsor-Newton's English Distilled Turpentine.  Trees:  Chrome Oxide Green Opaque and some Prussian Blue.  Sky and snow shadows:  Payne's Grey and some Prussian Blue, a touch of ochre.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

"CAPILLA DE PLACITAS" - 10"X10" ORIG. OIL - SOLD


"CAPILLA DE PLACITAS" - Sold
10"x10" Original oil on linen
Framed in Gold with Linen Liner

"CHAMISA AFTERNOON" - 6"X8" ORIG. OIL-SOLD


"CHAMISA AFTERNOON" - Sold
6"x8" Original Oil/Canvas
Framed in Gold with Linen Liner

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

ANNOUNCING "ON THE ROAD" (IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO) - A MOVEABLE FEAST!


5/18/11 --  Have been traveling back roads here in northern New Mexico seeing places I've not seen (even after 44 years in a place one can be surprised!) - all new material for my paintings -- a wonderful new beginning.  With the completion of "ABIQUIU DREAMING" (featured below) I have decided to begin a series of 30 new paintings entitled "ON THE ROAD".  Am giving myself until next February to complete the series.  In the meantime, stay tuned.....I will journal my process on this blog.  If you would like to receive e.mail updates, feel free to subscribe.  Stay tuned!  DC

Thursday, May 05, 2011

"IGLESIA DEL NORTE" - 11"X14" ORIG. OIL - SOLD


"IGLESIA DEL NORTE" - 11"X14" ORIGINAL OIL, FRAMED IN GOLD WITH LINEN LINER.   - Sold

"YOU'VE GOT MAIL" 6"X8" ORIG. OIL - SOLD


"YOU'VE GOT MAIL" - 8"X6" ORIGINAL OIL, FRAMED IN GOLD WITH LINEN LINER. - Sold

"CAPILLA DE AMALIA" - SOLD


"CAPILLA DE AMALIA" - 10"X10" ORIGINAL OIL, FRAMED IN GOLD WITH LINEN LINER.  - Sold

Monday, May 02, 2011

"ABIQUIU DREAMING" - 30"x40" Orig. Oil - Work in Progress (Glazes)

"ABIQUIU DREAMING"
NEW! 30"x40" Original Oil
Work in progress:  The glazes

Thursday, April 28, 2011

"LA NUESTRA SENORA" -10"X10" ORIG. OIL- SOLD

 "LA NUESTRA SENORA DEL ROSARIO"
10"X10" orig. oil, framed in silver 
Sold

ABIQUIU DREAMING - 30"X40" WORK IN PROGRESS - UNDERPAINTING


STUDIO #711 - "ABIQUIU DREAMING" - 30"X40" WORK IN PROGRESS (UNDERPAINTING) - To be framed in Gold with Linen Liner.  $4700, free shipping.  This painting is available for pre-purchase.  Call (575)758-7454

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

ABIQUIU DREAMING - 30"X40" WORK IN PROGRESS - SKETCH


27 April 2011 -- "ABIQUIU DREAMING" - NEW 30"X40" OIL - Sketch on Belgian Linen canvas with a toned ground (gesso with Payne's Grey).  Loose sketch with Prussian Blue, some Burnt Sienna and turpentine.  Stay tuned!

Friday, April 15, 2011

THE OPEN ROAD! Field work for new paintings


14 April 2011 -- Finished the Rio Chama painting late last month - varnished, framed it and sent it off to it's new home in Cambria, California on Monday.  Spent the rest of Monday and most of Tuesday feeling "post-ARTum" blues.  Took off in search of orchards with apple blossoms -- about a week too early.  Wandered for most of the day.  These past two weeks have gathered much new material -- planning some large canvases - new "environments" - am very excited.  I LOVE large blank canvases -- like reading a long book that you can't put down!  Also planning to add some new smaller auction paintings.  To receive my Studio Newsletter with the latest paintings, send your e.address via the sign-up on this page.  I will be happy to send you photos of my new work!  ENJOY!  DC

Sunday, March 27, 2011

RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU - 36"X48" ORIG. OIL COMPLETED

"RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU" - Sold
36"X48" ORIG. OIL 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

"SANTO DOMINGO" - Sold


"SANTO DOMINGO" Cundiyo, N.M. - Sold
11"x14" Original Oil, Fr. in Gold w/ Linen Liner

Sunday, March 20, 2011

LAS FLORES! HAPPY SPRINGTIME! - NEW ARCHIVAL GICLEE


3/20/11 - Good Morning Taos Sunshine!

Last year members of the American Bar Association held a conference here in Taos.  Art Friend Karla Matthews from Virginia arranged a studio visit for the spouses of the participants holding the meeting.  We all laughed and had a fine old time - one huge coffee klatch!  The next day some of the lovely ladies gifted me with one of the flower arrangements used as table decoration.  I put the flowers in my studio thinking I would paint them (you can see the paint tubes in the upper right hand corner). I photographed them instead.  Found the photo and decided this morning to pull a 15"x20" (image size) print.  It is beautiful!  Rich colors -- wipes away the winter blues!  This print is available for purchase - $65.00, free shipping.  Visa, Mastercard and Amex available through my studio for your convenience.  To order call (575)758-7454.

STUDIO NEWZ: Yesterday added new paintings available for purchase at the Collector's Gallery on my website at www.donnaclairart.com  Almost finished with the 36"x48" commissioned painting "Rio Chama at Abiquiu .  Am considering having an open studio weekend over the Memorial Day holiday.  If anyone is interested, just let me know.

Big Springtime hug to all Art Friends!  Donna    

Friday, March 18, 2011

ON THE ROAD TO COMPLETION - 36"X48" RIO CHAMA COMMISSION


18 March 2011 - Rio Chama, 36x48" (sold) -- On this early Friday afternoon am finally seeing how this painting can be completed.  Here are the glazes; some parts of the painting are already finished - the sky and parts of the foreground.  Made a pot of spaghetti sauce this morning, listening to Annie Proulx's Bird Cloud - a perfectly awesome way to end the week!  Stay tuned to see this finished canvas and some new underpaintings.  Spring has sprung!  DC

Monday, February 28, 2011

"RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU" -18"x24" Original Oil Study (Available)

STUDIO #511 - "RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU" - NEW 18"x24" Original Oil on Belgian Linen, Framed in Gold.  $1800.00, +$100 Shipping and Handling.   Just completed this afternoon, this work is a study for a 36"x48" commissioned canvas.  The colors are rich and vibrant and the brushstrokes fat and juicy!  If you have any questions or would like to purchase, call my Taos Studio at (575)758-7454.  Hug an artist today!

Monday, February 14, 2011

RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU - 18"x24" Work in Progress - the Glazes


2/14/11 - "RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU" - 18"x24" Study - Work in Progress (Glazes) -- This is a study for a larger commission piece (36"x48")  The sky is completed and the mountains in the distance.  Sky:  Thalo Blue, Permalba White, Indanthrone Blue and a touch of Yellow Ochre.  Far mountains:  More intense sky color.  Same mixtures.  Closer mountains:  Add Chrome Oxide Green Opaque and more Yellow Ochre.  River:  Deeper sky colors.  Land and trees:  Combinations of semi-transparent glazes:  Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow, Burnt Sienna.  Foreground:  Burnt Sienna in cross-hatch pattern to simulate gravel (I hope).

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

WINTER RIVER -- NEW 11"x14" Original Oil Painting - SOLD

"WINTER RIVER" - Sold
NEW 11"x14" Orig. Oil/Canvas, framed
Call my Taos Studio at (575)758-7454 for price and availability

Saturday, January 22, 2011

SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY ISSUE

PSSST!  Look for "TAOS AFTERNOON SHADOWS" - FULL PAGE AD IN FEBRUARY ISSUE OF SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE!  ENJOY!

Friday, January 21, 2011

RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU - 18"x24" Work in Progress - Underpainting


21 January 2011 - "RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU" - 18"X24" New Work in Progress - The Underpainting.  Oil colors mixed with MG Fast Drying Underpainting White to Pastel Hues.  Sky:  Thalo Blue, Indanthrone Blue, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow.  Mountains:  Deeper Blue Hues than sky.  Adding Chrome Oxide Green to deeper blue mixture.  Dioxazine Purple with Blue and Green Mixtures.  River:  Lighter hues than sky but same mixture of blues and greens to reflect sky color.  Trees/Land:  Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Orange, Mars Orange, Cadmium Yellow. 
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

HOT OFF THE EASEL! "PEDERNAL" NEW 8"X28" Original Oil SOLD

1/18/11 -- "PEDERNAL" - 8"X28" Original Oil, to be framed in gold with linen liner.  $1600.00.   SOLD Just put my brushes down about half an hour ago.  This canvas practically painted itself!.....the beginnings of the material I got this fall on  my trip to Abiquiu and Chama. 

STUDIO NEWZ:  Waiting for the upgrade on Dreamweaver software and then will make an appointment to be tutored in how to change my new website by myself.  Until then I will send e.mails a little more frequently.  After that most work in progress will be posted to my Art Journal at http://donnaclair.blogspot.com  Thanks for all the great comments about my redesign at DonnaClairArt.com -- warms my old heart to hear from so many with such good cheer!  The Art Gods have taken up residency in my studio again now that most of the changes to the website are made.  Some new larger canvases have already been painted in my head -- that's the hard part, the Dreamtime!  Now all I have to do is stay at the easel until they are finished......Stay tuned!  Hug an Artist today!

Feliz Ano Nuevo a Todos! Donna

Monday, January 17, 2011

WINTER RIVER - 11"x14" Work in Progress - Underpainting


STUDIO #411 - "WINTER RIVER" - 11"X14" Original Oil on Canvas Work in Progress - the Underpainting.  All colors mixed with Fast Drying MG White.  Blues: Thalo, Indanthrone.  Greens:  Prussian Blue and Burnt Sienna, Chrome Oxide Green Opaque.  Brush: Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Mars Orange, Burnt Sienna.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

"PEDERNAL AT ABIQUIU, N.M." - 8"x28" Oil - WORK IN PROGRESS - Underpainting


STUDIO #311 - "PEDERNAL AT ABIQUIU, N.M." - 8"x28" Work in Progress, Original Oil on Belgian Linen.  Sky: Thalo Blue, Ochre, MG Underpainting White.  Mountains: Indanthrone Blue, sky mixture, and MG White.  Trees: Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, Chrome Oxide Green Opaque, MG.  Land: Yellow Ochre, Mars Orange, Diox. Purple, MG.

Friday, January 14, 2011

AN INVITATION TO VISIT MY "NEW" WEBSITE


1/14/11 -- For the past six months or so, my friend and fellow tech collaborator, Dan Kuehn and I have been working to simplify and upgrade my website at www.donnaclairart.com  -- The new site is now available online.  On the Collector's Guide page you can find a gallery of new paintings available through my studio.   I also  invite you to visit The High Road Print Catalog page which represents the journey I have taken in northern New Mexico over the past forty-four years.  This year I plan to add to all the categories represented on the home page -- an expanded journey!   Your comments are appreciated.  Click to the Contact Page and leave your e.address to receive my Studio Newsletter with updates of new paintings and prints.  Your comments are appreciated.  Stay tuned!  DC  

Friday, January 07, 2011

24"x24" HONDO VALLEY DREAMING - Completed 1/6/11


"HONDO VALLEY DREAMING"
NEW 24"x24" Orig. Oil on Linen
Framed in Gold w/ Linen Liner
Call my Taos Studio (575)758-7454

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

24"x24" HONDO VALLEY DREAMING - Work in Progress - The Glazes

1/5/11 - From My Taos Studio -   HONDO VALLEY DREAMING - 24"x24" Work in Progress, the sky is completed and the Glazes on the lower 2/3rds of the painting:  Sky: A combination of Permalba White, Indanthrone Blue, Thalo Blue and Thalo Green and Payne's Grey.  The Grasses: Darkest Greens:  Prussian Blue and Burnt Sienna.  Adding Chrome Oxide Green Opaque, Cadmium Orange and Cadmium Yellow for the lighter areas.  Stay Tuned!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

"EL LLANO" - 22"x28 Original Oil - SOLD


"EL LLANO" - Sold
22"x28' Original Oil, Framed in Gold with Linen Liner

Thursday, December 09, 2010

CORDOVA AFTERNOON - SOLD

 "CORDOVA AFTERNOON" - Sold
24"x30" Orig. Oil on Belgian Linen
Framed in Gold with Linen Liner

Thursday, December 02, 2010

30"x40" ABOVE THE VALLEY OIL PAINTING - SOLD


"ABOVE THE VALLEY" (LLANO SAN JUAN DE NEPOMUSENO) 30"x40" Original Oil  - SOLD