"New Mexico Pastoral" egg tempera, 2015-19, 18 1/2" x 22" SUL (P.O.R. call gallery)
The
Rio Ruidoso runs through
the ranch,
and creates a lush environment, so treasured and rare in our
arid state. This was my Sherwood Forest, the landscape around Camelot,
or
the Frontier West- riding my horse with a lance and shield, or running
through here as Robin Hood- whatever direction
my imagination
would wander...
The river below La Mancha has moved to the north in recent years, and the rocky spit I stood on when I started this painting four years ago has filled in with earth. When I was a young boy the river ran right up against the bank on the right, and there was no spit at all. I have revisited the painting several times, and think it is finally done. I have formalized the view somewhat, eliminating fences, etc.
The river below La Mancha has moved to the north in recent years, and the rocky spit I stood on when I started this painting four years ago has filled in with earth. When I was a young boy the river ran right up against the bank on the right, and there was no spit at all. I have revisited the painting several times, and think it is finally done. I have formalized the view somewhat, eliminating fences, etc.