Ghost Ranch
I cherish the memories of the many art weeks spent at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. During those stays, I enjoyed being completely absorbed by the powerful natural beauty surrounding me and I painted nearly non-stop for seven days straight each visit. I used those precious hours to experiment with my art processes and tried out a variety of paints types and different surfaces.
Ancient Juniper Tree 15”w x 22”h Ink and watercolor on paper, 2016.
I love drawing trees and this juniper outside my window above Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, just called me to put my interpretation on paper.
Bear Mandala 12” x 12” Watercolor on handmade paper.
The bear as a spirit animal can symbolize the trusting of ur instincts and the supporting of the ability to be open-minded. While painting this simple bear image in a mandala form, I felt that I was hopefully becoming more aware of those qualities.
Echo Ampitheater 22”w x 30”h acrylic on paper 2017
A natural amphitheater close to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Running down the cliffs are streaks of mineral varnish. You can also hear your voice echoing along this stunning sandstone amphitheater.
Images Inspired 10”w x 7”h Mixed media 2016—watercolor and ink on paper.
One cannot help but feel a variety of inspired images while painting at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
It Rains on the Pedernale 20” x 16” acrylic on paper 2015
According to Georgia O’Keeffe, “God said that if I painted it enough, I could have it”. Well, while I stayed at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, I painted the Pedernale numerous times! This version illustrates my interpretation rain on that sacred mountain.
Kitchen Mesa at Ghost Ranch 13”w x 20”h watercolor on paper 2017
The incredibly beautiful rocks forming this mesa just above Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, change color minute by minute. I painted this quickly as the storm clouds created this dramatic scene.
Light on the Mesa 12”w x 9”h Oil 2017 on canvas panel.
The brilliant light shining on a mesa at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, captured by attention.