Category Archives: Art

These posts are about our art work.

O’Keefe Inspired

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Paul

Our recent trip to the southwest included a visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Back in my studio I am finding new inspiration from my memories of the trip and, particularly, the entire span of O’Keeffe’s work. This is a … Continue reading →

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Home and Art Recap

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Paul

Two days of driving brought us home last night. Of course the most difficult part of the trip, the worst traffic, and the worst drivers all happened in the hour plus it took us to get from the Bellevue city … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Art, Bandelier National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Flagstaff, Ghost Ranch, Grand Canyon, New Mexico, Santa Fe, St. George Utah, Travel, Uncategorized, Utah, Zion National Park | 1 Comment

Zion National Park

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Paul

Visiting Zion today is a bit like visiting Disneyland – be prepared to ride crowded trams. Cars are not allowed! The transportation system works well, but is overcrowded most of the day. Parking is a problem even outside of the … Continue reading →

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O’keeffe Country – Ghost Ranch

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we spent the day at Ghost Ranch where Georgia O’keeffe lived and painted for several decades. It is an inspirational landscape. One has no difficulty understanding why she chose to move there permanently after her husband died. The day … Continue reading →

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Painting at Bandelier

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Paul

We headed to Bandelier National Monument with the intention of revisiting some places we had seen about 12 years ago. Upon arrival we learned that the monument is now closed to all auto traffic and one must take a shuttle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Taos, Travel | 4 Comments

Nothing is less real than realism – Georgia O’Keeffe, 1965

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Paul

Today was art museum/gallery day. We rushed and managed two art museums and one gallery. This should not be a surprise to anyone who has accompanied us to art museums. Jean and I like to absorb the art, take lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, New Mexico, Retirement, Santa Fe, Travel, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Land of Enchantment

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Paul

Today we left family and friends in Colorado Springs and headed south. As we crossed the mountains through Raton Pass into New Mexico we put Carlos Nakai on the ipod and were carried into New Mexico on his melodies. After … Continue reading →

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Observations From the Intermountain West

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Paul

This evening we are in Rock Springs, Wyoming, having fled Idaho and crossed a corner of Utah we have made it safely into the Cowboy State. Along the way there are always things to see and comment upon. My most … Continue reading →

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New Friends

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we took a stroll around town. It was a warm day, but a bit overcast. The streets are full of people because it is a weekend and Collioure is a popular get-away. However, we were able to find some … Continue reading →

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A Walk to the Windmill

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Paul

Today it was cloudy. Despite the recent cloudy and cool weather the oranges continue to ripen outside our window. We waited until mid-afternoon and decided to take a hike when the sky became lighter. Our destination was the windmill that … Continue reading →

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