New Morning, Placitas

No holiday guests this year so I worked in my studio all month.  An unexpected loss of a special loved one in the family forced me to think about the surrounding mountains as eternal and steadfast. Driving past the Sandia Mountains from Placitas, I saw the sun make its way across the cliffs and hills.  This inspired me and I went back, took photos, and worked on sketches.  My studio is anything but spacious, but working this large helped to focus on happier times, all the while defining structure, getting the colors of snow and sunlight right, and solving a multitude of painting problems.  Nancy, my beloved sister, this is for you. 

Original oil painting on canvas, floated in a light wood frame, part of my exhibit "Beyond the View" at the Open Space Visitor Center Gallery, Albuquerque, March 16 through April 27, 2024.

A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Open Space Alliance, a nonprofit group of volunteers working with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division to enhance our quality of life by increasing awareness of open space lands. 

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