Saturday 27th June 2009 - Jennifer

Jennifer is a singer songwriter, so I asked her to come dressed for the portrait in her musician image, posed her as though she were taking a break from singing, relaxed and casual. I was very happy with the way this one came out.



Portrait of Jennifer - 20 x 16" - oil on canvas - $1,175

Friday 26th June 2009 - Hollyhocks at Caffe Tazza

I love "hollyhock season" here in Taos, they are such glorious flowers.

Hollyhocks at Caffe Tazza - 16 x 12" - oil on canvas panel - $750

Thursday 25th June 2009 - Aspen Summer

I went looking for gallery representation in Aspen last week while I was there for the Jazz festival, a couple of galleries have shown interest, so watch this space for news on that one. I took a photograph up the main street to capture the shadows of the trees over the grassy summer ski runs behind the Victorian style shops, a great scene.

Aspen Summer - 8 x 10" = oil on canvas panel - $395

Saturday 13th June 2009 - The Pink Parasol

Another day of painting in the Blumenschein garden. This time the model was Kafire.

The Pink Parasol - 16 x 12" - oil on canvas panel - $750

Thursday 11th June 2009 - Ray's Group

The finished Taos Pueblo painting! I went to the Memorial Day celebrations at the Pueblo with my friend Tony who was visiting from London. There were various speeches and a 21 gun salute followed by a feast to which we were invited. It was quite a special day. I was also allowed to take photographs, which is not always the case, so I took dozens to do paintings from.



Taos Pueblo - 10 x 30" - oil on canvas - $975
Pueblo Scene - 12 x 12" - oil on canvas panel - $575

Wednesday 10th June 2009 - The Twist

And here is the finished painting.

The Twist - 12 x 16" - oil on canvas panel - $750

Sunday 7th June 2009 - Irises at the Blumenschein

Another day of painting at the Blumenschein opening weekend. This time I chose a shady spot under the portal - I had to sleep off mild sunstroke after painting out in the courtyard the day before. Lots of painters showed up so it was a sociable day.

Irises at the Blumenschein - 12 x 16" - oil on canvas panel - $750

Saturday 6th June 2009 - Go-go Boots in the Garden

It was the day of the Summer of Love Parade and the Opening weekend of the Blumenschein Home Museum, where we were painting in the courtyard and enjoying the flowers. Our lovely model, Jen, got into the summer of love spirit in this groovy outfit and we listened to hits from 1969 as we painted, good fun!

Go-go Boots in the Garden - 16 x 12" - oil on canvas panel - $750

Friday 5th June 2009 - A Grey Day in Pilar

Jane, Shari and another painting buddy, Marian Jackson, went to Pilar looking for ruins to paint for a local art event. In the end I chose to paint this overlook instead. The relative cool of the day made a nice change as it has been getting quite hot. The downside was that we were bitten my mosquitos.

I will be entering this painting in the local fundraiser for the Fechin House Art Museum event called "Russian Nights" where it will be auctioned off for charity.

A Grey Day in Pilar - 8 x 10" - oil on canvas panel -

Thursday 4th June 2009 - Ray's Group

I started the Taos Pueblo painting this week, the photo will be posted when it is finished.

Friday 29th May 2009 - Bent Street Bench

I met up with Jane and Shari and another painting buddy, Michelle Chrisman, at Bent Street where the flowers were looking lovely.

Bent Street Bench - 12 x 16" - oil on canvas - $750

Wedensday 27th May 2009 - Melissa's Group

I painted this one in one session at Melissa's group. You can see the finished painting further up the blog.

The Twist - 12 x 16" - oil on canvas panel - unfinished