Showing posts with label Ghost Ranch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ghost Ranch. Show all posts

Friday, August 25, 2017

Red Mountain - Ruth Andre


"Red Mountain"
12"x12" Oil - Wax on Paper
by Ruth Andre

The west is a place that calls to me and when I have visited the land of enchantment the red mountains and steep cliffs were totally awe inspiring.  While visiting Ghost Ranch north of Santa Fe, New Mexico I walked from the small village along a mountain path and was surrounded by the steep red cliffs jutting straight up. It was a beautiful place to see. I was a new painter then taking a workshop with the artist, Mauice Larioux. He told stories of his neighbor, Georgia O'keeffe and their turbulent friendship in years past. It was a grand adventure painting and staying in such a rustic art center far from the busy city. It was, "A Painting Day".



Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Falling Water - Ruth Andre


"Falling Water"
10"x10"x2" oil & mixed media on panel
by Ruth Andre

I love New Mexico and its rich red earth. The shear canyon areas are beyond amazing. Visiting Ghost Ranch and the surrounding area has brought many images to mind. Today's painting. "Falling Water", lets us breathe in the fresh mountain air and feel the cool waters. It has been, "A Painting Day".



Saturday, January 26, 2013

Rio Chama - Ruth Andre


"Rio Chama"
8x8x1.5 inches, oil on panel
by Ruth Andre

While in New Mexico there is no escaping the beautiful turquoise waters as you pass through the canyon areas. Driving north from Santa Fe to Abiquiu, the cliffs rise up for what seems forever with their red shear sides reflecting into the waters below. It is truly a grand sight to see and you feel so blessed to be there, even if it is for just a few days. Recently I joined the the Encaustic Art Institute to take part in the oil and wax association activities and to show at their gallery in Cerrillos, New Mexico. The grandeur and happenings in New Mexico has made for, "A Painting Day".