Sunday, December 23, 2012

WINTER GIFTS......

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
 

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

LAS NUBES DE TRUCHAS, Archival Giclee


LAS NUBES DE TRUCHAS, Archival Giclee Print now available at my Online Gallery/Store.

Saturday, November 03, 2012

VADITO AFTERNOON, Archival Giclee


VADITO AFTERNOON, Archival Giclee now available at my Online Gallery/Store.

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.

INTO THE LIGHT, Archival Giclee (Available)


INTO THE LIGHT, 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.

AUTUMN CHAPEL, Small Archival Giclee


AUTUMN CHAPEL (ARROYO SECO, N.M.) - Archival Giclee 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

EVENING PRAYER STICKS, Archival Giclee


EVENING PRAYER STICKS, Archival Giclee now available at my Online Gallery/Store!