Category Archives: Fine Art

Monsoon Mesa

“Monsoon Mesa” is an 18″ x 12″ oil painting of a New Mexico monsoon. I used to walk alone across a mesa to get home from school. At times I had to walk through dark afternoon monsoon rains. The sudden … Continue reading

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Oil Painters of America Fall 2013 Online Showcase

I’m grateful to be a member of Oil Painters of America, and so very happy to have oil painting as a part of my life. I’ve just entered a pear in the OPA online showcase. This pear kept me from … Continue reading

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Pigment Passion

One part of Vasari Classic Artists’ Oil Colors’ mission is to make the best oil paint possible. Handcrafted. And yes, expensive. Skeptic me decided to stop reading about it and try some. Oh dear. I confess that beautifully pigmented oil … Continue reading

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“Canyons” Exhibiting at the 2013 Laurel Art Guild Juried Show

I’m happy to report that my new oil painting, “Canyons,” was juried into the 2013 Laurel Art Guild Exhibit showing at Montpelier Arts Center, in Laurel, Maryland. I’m very grateful to my family and friends for helping me to enter … Continue reading

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#TwitterArtExhibit

I’ve donated two works in oil to #twitterartexhibit 2013. Hundreds of original post card sized works by international artists were donated to benefit Art Division.Org, a non-profit in Los Angeles that works with underserved young adults who are passionate about … Continue reading

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Hurricane Flowers

The wonder of beauty remaining after Hurricane Sandy lead me to create a new post on Facebook.

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American Art Collector Magazine

I’m pleased to announce that a full page and an artist focus on my art work are in this September’s issue of American Art Collector Magazine’s Landscape Special Feature.  

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Elementary Plein Air Instruction

When I was young, kids my age from a nearby Pueblo showed up at my school.  I noticed that they didn’t come every day, so I spent a lot of time looking out the window hoping they would show up … Continue reading

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“I Felt Like a Dork in School Today”

Sold! My congratulations to the new owner of my large whimsical oil painting, “I Felt Like a Dork in School Today.” Painting the 22″ x 28″ oil on canvas was a joy as I imagined the stories and personalities of … Continue reading

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“Family” Sold at the Opening in Norway!

Good news came today from Norway via @DavidSandumArt: “@Sptzllama Your wonderful painting/card sold at the opening of the #twitterartexhibit Thanks for sharing your talent for a good cause! :)” I am delighted and grateful. David’s brilliant work to raise support … Continue reading

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