To Art Friends Everywhere! Those of you who have been with me a long time know I send out the same holiday greeting every year. The original of this painting was "adopted" by some very special art collectors years ago and still resides in a lovely home here in Taos. The street in this painting is the main street in Truchas -- I walked to the post office from my little adobe house every day and still keep the memories of that special time very close. The woman is the memory I've kept of my little Polish grandmother -- she carried a shopping bag with her everywhere -- those were her "gifts" her "surprises". The words of Fra Giovanni never fail to uplift - especially at this time of the year. From my heart I wish you all the best of this holiday season -- Hug someone special today! Sincere best wishes, Donna
"There is nothing I can give you which you have not;
But there is much, very much that while I cannot give it,
you can take.
No heaven can come to us unless our hearts
find rest in today. TAKE HEAVEN.
No peace lies in the future which is not hidden
in this present moment. TAKE PEACE.
The gloom of the world is but a shadow.
Behind it, yet within reach is joy.
There is a radiance and glory in the darkness, could we but see,
and to see we have only to look. I BESEECH YOU TO LOOK.
Life is so generous a giver, but we, judging its gifts by
their covering, cast them away as ugly, or heavy or hard.
Remove the covering, and you will find beneath it
a living splendor, woven of love, by wisdom with power.
Welcome it, grasp it, and you touch the angel's hand that
brings it to you. Everything we call a trial, a sorrow, or
a duty, believe me that angel's hand is there; the gift is there,
and the wonder of an overshadowing presence.
Our joys, too, be not content with them as joys.
They, too, conceal diviner gifts.
And so, at this time, I greet you.
Not quite as the world sends greetings, but with
profound esteem and with the prayer that for you now and
forever, the day breaks, and the shadows flee away."
Fra Giovanni, 1513 AD
MY PROCESS--DOCUMENTING "WORKS IN PROGRESS"- NEW PAINTINGS AND PRINTS. -- INCLUDES PALETTE AND COLOR NOTES.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
GIVING THANKS!!
OUR DAILY BREAD - Taos Pueblo
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." Albert Schweitzer
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
LLANO SAN JUAN IN AUTUMN - NEW 16"x20" Work in Progress (Underpainting)
LLANO SAN JUAN IN AUTUMN - 16"x20" Work in progress, the Underpainting. Colors mixed with Grumbacher Underpainting White and turp. Color notes: Sky & Shadows-Indanthrone Purple, Cerulean Blue and Cobalt Blue. Fields: Yellow Ochre. Trees: Outlined in Prussian Blue. Chrome Oxide Green Opaque and Ochre.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
TAKING THE SUN, 11"x14" Original Oil, Framed
TAKING THE SUN (LAS TRAMPAS, NEW MEXICO), 11"x14" Original Oil on Linen, Framed - Now available at my ONLINE GALLERY/STORE.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
RODARTE (NEW MEXICO), Archival Giclee
RODARTE (NEW MEXICO) - Archival Giclee now available at my Online Gallery/Store.
Went
past this spot on a field trip last month and it has all changed! The
original of this painting was completed quite some time ago -- what I
know about the High Road after living and painting here for 45 years,
sooner or later everything changes.
Monday, November 12, 2012
CAPILLA DE PLACITAS, Archival Giclee
CAPILLA DE PLACITAS, Large Archival Giclee Print (also available in smaller size) now available at my ONLINE GALLERY/STORE.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
REMEMBRANCE......
Remembering: Many years ago my friend Susie Romero, daughter of Truchas Mayordomo Cosme Romero, took me to the loft of this old church (La Nuestra Senora del Rosario) to show me the lists of Truchas men who had served in war. It was an unforgettable homage. Today I would also like to remember my uncle Major Roy Knoll who served in Burma and Calcutta during WWII, uncle Alvin Hermesdorf who fought in the Battle of the Bulge....and all those who have served this country in uniform. Thank you.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
WINTER FIELDS AT LAS TRAMPAS, Archival Giclee
WINTER FIELDS AT LAS TRAMPAS, Archival Giclee now available at my Online Gallery/Store. From my kitchen window I can see it is snowing in the Pecos this afternoon - heavy winds and rain in Taos. This image is of the field on the left side of the highway just past the San Jose de Gracia Church as you are going toward Truchas. I've always loved this field at any time of the year, but especially in winter! Almost time to hibernate!
Friday, November 09, 2012
RIO CHIQUITO, Archival Giclee Print
RIO CHIQUITO, Archival Giclee Print now available at my Online Gallery/Store. In the villages of northern New Mexico, after many trips to the mountains with chainsaw and pick-up truck, the fire wood is chopped and stacked -- the chilis are roasted and in the freezer....all's well with the World!
Thursday, November 08, 2012
LILIAS DE TAOS, 10"x10" Original Oil, Framed
LILIAS DE TAOS, 10"x10" Original Oil on Linen, Framed in Gold with Linen Liner now available at my Online Gallery/Store.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU, 10"x10" Original Oil Painting
RIO CHAMA AT ABIQUIU, 10"x10" Original Oil Framed in Gold with Linen Liner, now available at my ONLINE GALLERY/STORE.
Monday, November 05, 2012
EARLY MOONRISE AT TRUCHAS, Archival Giclee
EARLY MOONRISE AT TRUCHAS, LARGE ARCHIVAL GICLEE now available at ONLINE GALLERY/STORE
Note: To view smaller version of this print or to view the entire
gallery/store inventory, click on the small red door! ENJOY!
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Friday, November 02, 2012
EARLY SNOW CLOUDS AT PICURIS PUEBLO, Archival Giclee Print (Available)
EARLY SNOW CLOUDS AT PICURIS PUEBLO, Archival Giclee Print now available at my Online Gallery/Store.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
ESTACA IN BLOOM, 11"x14" Original Oil
ESTACA IN BLOOM, 11"X14" Original Oil, Framed in Gold with Linen Liner - Now available at my Online Gallery/Store.
Monday, October 29, 2012
CASITAS DEL NORTE, Truchas, New Mexico - Archival Giclee
CASITAS DEL NORTE, Truchas, New Mexico - View toward the main road from in front of the Old Church (La Nuestra Senora del Rosario) now available at my Online Gallery/Store.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
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