Celebrating Southwest Style

August is winding down and the festivities from Indian Market in Santa Fe have ended.  I thought this might be a wonderful time to share some of my Southwest inspired art with you.  If you've been following my website and blog, you know how much I love Santa Fe.  Many of my art pieces were inspired by the numerous trips to the area over the years.  

Canyon's Chorus, 12" x 9" acrylic on wrapped canvas

Canyon's Chorus, 12" x 9" acrylic on wrapped canvas

"Canyon's Chorus" was inspired by our 2014 trip to Santa Fe and the Northern New Mexico area.  I'm always taken back by the beauty of the canyons, especially in and around Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch, where Georgia O'Keeffe made her homes.  

Santa Fe Adobe, 12" x 12" acrylic on wrapped canvas

Santa Fe Adobe, 12" x 12" acrylic on wrapped canvas

The architecture in Santa Fe is simple, natural and romantic, unlike any other place I've visited. We stayed in a small, adobe styled "casita" during our visit.  Our one bedroom casita was perfection down to it's wood burning fireplace.  This painting was inspired by the beautiful adobe homes we passed on our daily walks in the Canyon Road area.

Turquoise Door, 12" x 12" on gallery wrapped canvas

Turquoise Door, 12" x 12" on gallery wrapped canvas

I am obsessed with the color turquoise, turquoise stones and Santa Fe.  Of course I had to paint an abstract with a turquoise door.  When I began this painting it was NOT with the intent of it being this subject.  But halfway through the process I saw a door forming and knew it was calling to be turquoise.

"Faith"  10" x 20" on gallery wrapped canvas

"Faith"  10" x 20" on gallery wrapped canvas

We enjoy collecting unique crosses from New Mexico, Mexico and Central America and have them displayed on our walls.  I was inspired to paint "Faith" after a friend had a painting party for her birthday and asked me to help instruct the painting session.  My friend wanted everyone to paint a cross.  I must say we all had a great time and the Holy Spirit was with me when I created this one. 

I hope you've enjoyed seeing a few of my southwest inspired paintings friends.  Not too bad coming from a Florida girl who yearns to live in Santa Fe.

Thank you for taking time to visit.  I love reading your posts and comments so please feel free to leave one.  And don't forget to tell your friends about me please.  Wishing you a wonderful weekend and week to come my friends.

Blessings, Mary

“Like the grasses showing tender faces to each other,
thus should we do,
for this was the wish of the Grandfathers of the World.
”
— Black Elk










Where Has Summer Gone?

With just over a couple weeks left until the "unofficial" end of summer, the stores are already parading fall decorations and children are headed back to school.  How did summer go by so fast?  Living in Florida, it's pretty much summer most of the year.  If you'd like to experience that feeling in your home, you might enjoy this triptych entitled "Sun, Sand and Sea glass".   Perfect for that year round beach feeling.

Sun, Sand and Sea Glass  (triptych) acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Sun, Sand and Sea Glass  (triptych) acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Another way to preserve summer is with another triptych just finished this week, "Daisies" designed with three 5" x 7" panels, with the petals continuing on the sides.

Daisies triptych on gallery wrapped canvas  

Daisies triptych on gallery wrapped canvas  

I'm a nut for beautiful calendars to help keep track of the days.  I've created one for 2016 featuring my art work.  Available in three sizes it also makes a lovely gift.  It's available through my Zazzle shop.  Simply click the photo below to visit my shop for more information on this calendar and my other Zazzle products.

And finally, just had to show you some of my newest pillow designs.  They are my most popular product with my collectors.

It's been another busy week preparing for upcoming shows, creating new art and ordering product for fall and holiday markets.  I'm blessed to have so many wonderful fans and I thank you all for your support.  I'll be posting an event schedule soon, so if you're in the area I'd love for you to stop by one of the shows and say hello.  

Have a wonderful weekend to come.  Have fun and be safe.

 Blessings,  Mary

“To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.”
— William Blake