Ortiz Saguaro

Ortiz Saguaro
14X18

I decided it was time for a new saguaro painting.  I am always looking for ideas of something different.  While looking through some books I saw  Mata Ortiz pottery and thought that style would be great for one of my saguaros.  This is what I came up with.
I love the color combination of terracotta, black and white.  I put it in an old rustic frame.  I did not refinish it but left it as is.  You can not see the character of the frame in the photo but it really compliments the style of the painting.  I am always looking for feedback so feel free to comment.

Calla Lilies in Black Vase



Calla Lilies in Black Vase
48X20

 

Side view of painting

 I have been busy the past few weeks with the things that come your way with everyday life.  I did have time for some painting though.  Here is my latest work.  My daughter-in-law Sarah requested this painting.  She and Brian have recently moved to a loft apartment in downtown  San Antonio.  She sent me a photo of a wall pop-out with the measurements so I could make the painting the perfect size for the space.  She told me the subject matter and colors that she wanted.  This is what I came up with. It is a large painting (48X20) done on a panel box.  I love the red, black and white color pallet.  I like the painting so much that I think I will do another one to sell at my next show.  I also plan to do a few smaller paintings in the same color scheme for Sarah as a little surprise. We will be visiting them soon and will deliver the painting.  I will post a photo of it in their apartment at a later date.  I look forward to seeing their new place and enjoying their urban lifestyle.  Can't wait to do the river walk again!

New Commissioned Paintings

 These paintings were commissioned by friends Barbara & Jack.  The above paintings are small box canvas paintings for their kitchen.  The paintings are 6X6X2 inch paintings.  I wrapped the painting around the side and also painted a boarder strip on the side.  They have a lot of dimension.

I titled this painting "Desert Garden". It is 18X22 and is for their living room.  I will post photos of them hanging in their new home at a later date.

Hotel Congress Exhibition

This painting was accepted for a group showing at Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson.  The show starts tomorrow and will last about a month.  If you are in the downtown area stop by and have a look.

Virgin of Guadalupe paintings

 This is my first painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe.  It just sold to the president of Ventana Medical Systems.  I decided to do her again in three sizes... 16X20, 11X14 and 8X10.  I will be showing them at the Gloss Studio Art Show tomorrow.  I have a nice selection of paintings in all sizes and subject matter that I will be showing. 

Gloss Studio Art Show

This is to announce my next art show.  It will be at Gloss Studio which is an upscale beauty salon.

It will be on April 16 between 3 and 7 PM.  For more information go to the following website.  To get directions click on location.

http://www.glosstucson.com/artshow.html

 I will be showing new versions of my most popular Southwest paintings along with other subject matter.

I have a large selection of smaller paintings along with some larger ones.

  Since we are getting close to Easter I did some paintings of spring flowers which you can see below. 



Iris and Tulips
each painting is an 8X10
cost is $40 each



Colorful Critters

"Colorful Critters"
9X20

Back to southwest style painting.  I finished this one today.  It is based on Oaxacan wood carvings.  If you are not familiar with them I would advise you do a Google search of images of Oaxacan Art.  They are very popular here in the southwest.  They incorporate vibrant colors and dots and designs like my own art.  Since I just finished the skull painting I was still in the mood to do something else "creepy".  What better subject than a scorpion, tarantula and gecko?  I have so much fun doing this!  Maybe I should do something soft and pretty next like a flower.  I have to think about it.....