Category Archives: Ghost Ranch

Exploring

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Paul

Today we decided to do some plein air drawing/painting despite the 30 mph winds that have been howling nonstop for 2 days. Our primary target was the Chama River canyon that begins just below Abiquiu Lake. It is pretty to … Continue reading →

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First Day At Spiral Shaped Adobe

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Paul

Last evening we enjoyed the delicate colors that the high desert uses to paint the mountains and skies. I had a rather uncomfortable night with back spasms and other aches and pains probably from unloading the car. Artists do not … Continue reading →

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Abiquiu

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Paul

We arose to clear blue skies this morning. The roses around our condo were laughing in joy. Soon we checked out of the condo, left our car there and walked into old Santa Fe to visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. … Continue reading →

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Escape From Colorado

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Paul

Yes! We successfully escaped the snows of Colorado today! Here is our parting picture of Pikes Peak as seen from our niece and nephew’s house. Last evening we celebrated Pat’s 84th birthday with a dinner of steak, chicken, or hamburger … Continue reading →

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Jean and Paul Are On The Road Again

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Paul

Yes, we are on the road again. This is another road trip without our beloved Picasso. We have covered 1100 miles in two days. (That would take 4 days towing Picasso.) Our destination is New Mexico where we intend to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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