Ojitos Canyon

THis snake was playing dead. He did not move as we went by. I did not even see him, nor did the dogs. Erik was behind me and yelled, "Whoa!". He got close enough to get this picture and the snake never moved. An omen signaling that my kundalini yoga and qi gong practice are benign and rather beautiful.

These colors are even more vibrant in reality. This landscape has been painted to death but Erik advised that people love these paintings, especially in the Western States. Maybe I will paint a few now that the Mud Season is just around the corner.

Kitchen Mesa, Ghost Ranch

The name of this hiking trail is Kitchen Mesa in Ghost's Ranch. Appropriately named because we did not see anyone along the way. THat would be unheard of in Colorado or Utah.

Summer's End, New Mexico and Other Things

During Summer, my work ethic goes out the window. The beautiful weather and the extended hours of sunlight make me want to be outside. We just returned from a trip to New Mexico, Albiquiu to be exact, which is otherwise known as Georgia O'Keefe country. We found a perfect little spot on the Chama River to camp. After many trips to Moab, one becomes a little jaded to the beauties of the desert. However, the high desert in New Mexico is not as extreme and in my opinion, even more beautiful than the Utah desert.

FINE ART OIL PAINTING: Abstract Modern Art by Award Winning Artist

Fine Art oil and acrylic painting in the abstract, modern style with abstract figures. The title of this piece is: I Spy. It measures 24" x 40" x 1.25" and is ready to hang. The sides are painted black so framing is not necessary and it is covered with a layer of protective varnish. "I Spy" is on sale in my Ebay Store here: The Escape Artist

I used a Pthalo Blue, Hooker's Green, Titanium White, Dioxine Purple, and Cadmium Yellow. For the background, I used a sponge to dab the paint. Please forgive the work repetition as this is done for SEO. Thank you.

FINE ART OIL PAINTING: Abstract Modern Art, Texture by Award Winning Artist

Fine Art oil painting in a modern, abstract style with texture. Brown, orange, yellow and red paints were used including acrylic paints. The title of this piece is: Brown Mountains. It measures 22" x 31" x 1.25" and is ready to hang. The sides are painted black so framing is not necessary and it is covered with a layer of protective varnish. "Brown Mountains" is on sale in my Ebay Store here: The Escape Artist
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FINE ART OIL PAINTING: Abstract Modern Art Portrait of Two Women, Whimsical and Colorful

This is a fine art oil painting in an abstract, whimsical style. The title of this piece is: The Fortune Teller. This painting is painted black on the sides, is ready to hang and is covered with a layer of protective varnish. It measures 22" L x 19" W x 1" D. This oil painting is on sale in my Ebay Store here: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Escape-Artist-Gallery_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm. Thank you for looking and please forgive all the repetition as I use it for SEO.

FINE ART OIL PAINTING: PORTRAITS ABSTRACT ART PURPLE YELLOW

As you can see, I give the title according to SEO, so forgive the redundant description. The name of this painting is: Elementals. I was going to call it "The Fire God" but then that would leave out the torso-less dude on the left. THis is an original oil and acrylic painting done in the abstract style, with a slightly Mexican theme, that measures 19.5 x 23 x 1.25. I use the oil colors of dioxine purple, cadmium yellow and lemon yellow, pthalo blue, and naples yellow. I have this painting on sale in my Ebay store here: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Escape-Artist-Gallery_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm.



It is finally winter and it has dumped at least 2 feet of snow here at our house. We live at 10,200 feet right in the valley of the tallest mountain in Colorado and the 2nd tallest in the continental US. Here is a picture of Jackie Brown, my little Honda Civic, that I drove cross country in the summer of 2006. When I say cross country, I really mean cross country. I drove from Seattle to central Florida. She was such a good car; she is named after the Quentin Tarantino movie and character of the same name. I only drive her in the summer now.



This is our front yard. Lots of snow! WHen we bought this house, there was a doggie grave very close to the front door. We decided to leave it. Now our dog likes to sit on the grave and stare out into the neighborhood. It's like she feels something.