Paintings and Computer Graphics
Please join me at a new and unique exhibition of paintings December 1st 5-7 at Galeria San Francisco Fabrica Aurora. There are matted and framed paintings, matted paintings and new posters and mugs from new Mojiganga series. Posters (12 x 18) are 200 pesos and mugs (printed in design of your choice) are 250 pesos. Shipping of mugs and posters to the states is available. Please order before December 5th.
Summer in Maine is a gift for artists. I painted almost everyday and successfully found homes for many of them. Water, roca & colors were a nice break from usual high dessert landscapes.
Wednesday the 19th begins another session of watercolor classes at the Galeria San Francisco annex at Fabrica Aurora.. Classes are almost full so if you are interested, please contact me immediately.
While on a recent trip around the British Isles and Ireland, I was able to capture a few interesting scenes and several of these have also been sold.
I have a solo show coming in November on the 16th…”El Pueblito precioso: Vistas Antiguas” in the Galeria San Francisco centro. Reception from 5-7.
The focus of the show are paintings of San Miguel based on old photos.
Several have already been sold but below is a preview.
More announcements about the show will be forthcoming. I look forward to seeing you there.
We have been lucky enough to have a beautiful place to stay near Rockland, Maine for a month.
While the first days were rainy, the weather has opened up to quintessential Maine sunny skies and glistening waters. In between meals of lobsters, clams, steamers, crab and oyster, I have been painting a variety of scenes and vistas. The painting choices are a nice change from our home base of Mexico.
All watercolors are 12 x16 on Saunders 150 lb. paper. For information, prices and availability, please contact me.
Enjoy these lovely scenes of Maine..more to come..
We continue to paint every Friday. It is serious Painting Meditation. Ric helped us to find Alonso Yanez after we cruised along bumpy roads to check out some other capillas in the area. The shadows and flags were a bit problematic. Remember to visit http://www.capillasma.org
for more information about this site and others we visit. Continue reading “Wonderful May…Wonderful outings”
This past Friday Ric drove us up,up into the mountains to the south to Alonso Yanez. The little capilla we chose to paint is called Capilla de Santa Cruz de Oro y Plata. The scene was a cacophony of banners and cross stitched shadows. We all approached the scene with different strengths. The sounds of the flapping banners and birds songs made for a wonderful painting meditation.
Ric and his truck are a godsend for these adventures.
On March 23rd, Lorie and Ric and I went to paint at a Capilla in Boca de Canada. Ric had discovered the Capilla on one of his Sunday walks. It was the first time in awhile we had been out to paint. It felt great. The church happens to be right above where our grandkids go to camp!
Lorie did write a piece on her blog about the outing…www.capillasma.org
It has been quite some time since my last post. We took a winter break to go to New York and then to visit family for the holidays. Just before the break , I ended with a wonderful class and workshop at the Galeria San Francisco annex. Students gained expertise and experience…excellent work.
Now, we have been vacationing and painting in Loreto in the Baja Sur. Water and beach and flowers and shells have been great subjects.
There is a large market for Loreto paintings here!
Before we left for the Baja, some interesting subjects caught my eye and these paintings are now framed and on exhibit at the galeria in centro.
There are new workshops scheduled for March 7,8,14,15 and March 21,22,28 &29. There is limited space, of course. If interested, please email me vellum1@mac.com. Positive, painless and pleasant.
This past Friday, Lorie, Ric and I drove to Juan Gonzalez and painted Capilla del Señor del la Piedad. The only entrance to this little pueblito was to cross the river in Ric’s truck. The day was sunny and we were treated to unique and different architecture with interesting wall designs and church tower.
I was intriqued with the surrounding wall and shadows.
On the gate of the wall, it says “El Corazon del Jesus” written in a combinatión of words and sculpture.
We were surrounded all afternoon with interested bystanders, children, sheep, goats and horses. This all adds to the charm of the Plein Aire experience.
I am getting more pleased with looseness and light.
Another set of classes has started with newbies and experienced painters….Successful outcomes with new techniques and Concentration!
I also used an example of 2 paintings as a lesson in composition.: one I started and realized the focal point was dead center, a nono. The second is more successful.
New classes will restart early February and all of March. Join us.
As you know, my neighbor and friend , Lorie Topinka, and I paint every Friday. She updates our adventures on www.capillasma.org.
This past Friday we visited Vivienda de Arriba and found Capilla de Senor Ecco Homo. We painted plein air while many caballeros came riding through the town on their way home from several days at St. Martin.
St. Martin has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints and he is honored in the Roman Catholic Church on November 11th of each year. In Central Mexico, St. Martin’s Feast is an annual religious celebration and pilgrimage of thousands on horseback coming from all four corners of the state of Guanajuato as well as the neighboring ones to receive special blessings for both horse and rider after the long trek.
Capilla de Senor Ecce Homo
This painting I did on site.
However, I was not happy with the tightness of the piece. The front stone wall was also too dark. So I painted the scene again at home.
Personally, I am happier with the looseness and lightness of this painting.
Below is a little painting of children which I found endearing and could not pass up the chance to paint.
