Fruits and Veggies 30" x 54" SOLD

I was commissioned to paint this uncharacteristic pastel painting of fruits and veggies! It certainly was a challenge, a thrill, and a different sort of landscape. Finally, I got to use the most intense colors in my collection of pastel sticks!!

End of the Road, 6 x 9 in. $165

This little painting went remarkably fast! I must be getting the hang of this. Anyway, this scene was near Los Alamos this past winter. I love painting snow because almost none of it is really white and I can work with blues, pinks, purples and yellows that I don't normally work with.

Sun Rays Sedona 6"x9" $165

This little painting is inspired by the last of the sun's rays touching the red rocks and green valley in Sedona a few weeks ago. I wish I could describe the sounds, the feel of the air, and the grandness of the views in all directions! What a beautiful place.

Rocky Start to the Morning 6x9in $165 framed

This is a little painting I created from a morning hike in the Sandia mountain foothills. The previous day's storm was clearing and there were spectacular scenes in all directions. I love the way the rocks are piled up in these mountains! Sometimes it's a puzzle how some of the rocks look like they should fall over with the slightest breeze, but they never do.

Foothills Fairyland 13 x 18in SOLD

Last Friday morning I was prepared to dash out the door in anticipation of the latest storm breaking up. I had a hunch the skies would open up and the scenery would be dramatic. I went on a hike in the foothills near me and wasn't disappointed. This is the first of what could be several paintings from that one morning!

Swiss Village 12x8in Unframed

Wow, the memories flooded back making this painting. There were so many scenes like this on the hikes in Switzerland this past fall. After months of being back, I am starting to think it couldn't have been THAT beautiful, but it was.

The Saddle 6x9in. $165 framed

This little painting is from an area I painted before (on the road heading towards Los Alamos). I think people who drive it daily don't consider it a scenic route, but I can't think of a spot along this road that isn't scenic!

Juniper Hill View 6x9in. SOLD

I was recently asked by a gallery owner if I would be interested in trading one of my small paintings for a set of pastels a 90 year old artist was ready to part with. How could I refuse? It turned out the set he gave me more than doubled what I already had and I think the honor of him choosing me, seeing my little painting hung next to well-known artists that I admire, and the feeling of encouragement I got, made for a very lopsided trade. I hope he is half as thrilled as I am. This little painting, "Juniper Hill Loop" is the first one I've made using some of the new pastels.

Mountain Climbing Clouds, Switzerland 6x9in. SOLD

These sunset clouds were moving rapidly up the side of the Eiger in Switzerland when I was there in September. This scene alone would have been amazing enough, but all around were beautiful green foothills and gingerbread houses with window boxes overflowing with flowers. That's a moment that is unlikely to escape my memory!

Southwest Holiday 6 x 9in $200 Framed

I have painted these church arches in Old Town Albuquerque several times and just love the way the sun streams into the breezeway. This time the arches are decorated for the holidays.

Red Door 6 x 9in. $165 Framed

I love the adobe buildings of New Mexico, but usually the doors and trim are painted blue. This building had a red door and trim which caught my attention and seemed to fit the holiday theme.

Highs Below Freezing 9" x 21" unframed $375

Here's a scenario I love...I'm in my kitchen cooking dinner, I look out my front windows and see the late day light, clouds and mountains combine to create another perfect scene for a painting. This happened last week and this is the painting I was itching to finish!