This painting was made possible by a cordless phone. If I wasn't able to wonder around while talking on the phone, I would not have seen this sunset out my window on Wednesday night. Technology meets art.
This image is from an evening spent on Sandia crest. The sunset was astounding, but at one particular moment, the light backlit the streams of rain and lit up the Rio Grande river winding through the valley.
Last year I visited Sedona a number of times to take photos and deliver artwork. While the red rocks of Sedona are stunning up close, I like this view of the buttes and mesas in the distance. Even more distant is the time I saw Sedona from above while flying to LA!
From the top of the Sandia Mountains a couple weeks ago, the sky put on an amazing sunset show. The bright orange shades were to the west of this image, but I liked the subtle spots of light shining onto Bear Canyon Arroyo and the flatlands beyond.
Although I pursued wildlife science and environmental communication as a career, creating art has been a way for me to capture the natural places I love.
Upon moving to Albuquerque in 2001, I quickly became infatuated with the wide open spaces and clear sunlight and eventually switched to art full-time. With soft pastels, I am able to capture the rich colors and dramatic lighting that I find in the New Mexican landscape.
I hope my paintings will not just be a record of beautiful places, but an expression of the affection I have for these special areas. By sharing the beauty of the outdoors, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the importance of nature...whether it’s a sweeping wilderness or a special corner of a backyard.