FELIZ ANO NUEVO everyone....HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Lucie and I will be praying for good health, peace and happiness for all!

 

I have just posted this new image on my website.

 

"Traditions"

Oil on Canvas (framed)   18"x24"

Contact Daniel at www.Ostyn-Newman.com for information

 

I am excited to participate in a "30 Paintings in 30 Days" challenge beginning

January 1, 2013, along with artist Leslie Saeta

and the followers of her blog.

This is a really ambitious challenge for me, but I look forward to

pushing myself to find more painting time. 

 

I fear, however, that Lucie's walks will become shorter,

 and her naps longer.

 

Stay tuned to see how it goes........

 

 



MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.......

"The Littlest Tree"
Acrylic on Paper     20x16

I painted this piece several years ago, and each year hang it in my home
during the holidays.  It's one of my favorites.

Last weekend here in Las Cruces we enjoyed La Posada on Main Street Downtown, and Las Pastores at the Rio Grande Theatre.

Tomorrow evening will be the traditional Christmas Eve gathering on the

Plaza in Mesilla, with candles, luminarias, caroling,

hot drinks and friends.

 

Here is a gift for you.  You may have seen it before......
if so, I invite you to click here to enjoy it again.

Lucie sends along a sweet wish to you for a joyous Christmas. 
We'll both be back with you before 2013.

 

Stay tuned...........

 

 

 

 

 



FIESTA - PILGRIMAGE - DANCING - AND MORE!

 

This week, join in one of the region's oldest continuing traditions during Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta events.  The celebrations, always on

December 10, 11 and 12, include a mountain pilgrimage on Tortugas ("A")

Mountain here in Las Cruces, masses, a candlelight procession, feasting

and Danzante and Matachine dancers performing traditional dances. 

 

My painting below depicts a group of dancers of the

Piro-Manso-Tiwa Tribe of Guadalupe Pueblo during the annual

 Virgin de Guadalupe Feast Day Celebration last year.

 

"Matachines at St. Genevieve Church"
Oil on Linen       18"x14"
for information:  Daniel Newman at www.Ostyn-Newman.com.

We're told that the weather will turn cold tonight, so Lucie and I
 had a nice long walk this morning. 
We have enjoyed the balmy, sunny weather the past several weeks.....
but it is, after all, December.

(You've noticed there isn't much "walk" to Lucie's walks....you're right!)

Coming up.......Posadas, Los Pastores, posole, and more.......

Stay tuned...........
 



RAMBLE WITH ME ON FRIDAY!

 

There will be lots of exciting things happening

Friday (December 7th) during the December Downtown Art Ramble:

Lighting of the Christmas Tree at City Hall

Lights and luminarias on Main Street

Galleries open - 5-7pm

(I personally invite you to visit Julie Oliver's Art Studio and Main Street Gallery)

AND.......THE ICING ON THE CAKE.......

"LAS CRUCES COLLECTS"

at the Las Cruces Museum of Art

featuring works from the collections of four prominent Las Cruces art collectors.

 

DON'T MISS the collection of Dr. Phil Born (Dental Associates, PA),

 which includes my painting (now in his collection),      

 

"Land of Enchantment (Truchas)"
Oil on Canvas     16x20

Lucie has been preparing for the upcoming holidays.  Let her know  
if you need help "wrapping things up". 

Coming soon.....festivals, matachines, posada, posole.....

Stay tuned................

 

 



The Turkey is History........

Except for the upcoming, this evening, traditional turkey vegetable soup, Turkey Day is history and we're moving on. 

 

The fall days here in New Mexico blend dramatic color, warm sunshine, and light that only happens this time of the year. 

 

This painting is of "Let's Paint New Mexico" Challenge #7 photo.....

 

"Coloring November"

6"x8"     Oil on Linen Panel
$90.00

The painting below also represents the light of this time of the year....

 

"Desert Shadows"

11"x14"  Oil on Canvas
Contact the Design Firm, www.Ostyn-Newman.com for information.

Lucie is really enjoying these Fall days here in New Mexico.....she displays an extra burst of energy during her walks.

Coming soon.......festival, dancers, pilgrimage, posole, tamales,.......

Stay tuned........

 

 

It's All About Lucie.......

As our "little Lucie" was one of those featured in the "Critter Corner" column, page 3 in the "Life" section of Friday's (11/16/12) Las Cruces Sun-News, I feel it's appropriate to feature her in today's post.  She has indicated, however, that she is completely unimpressed with her new fame.

 

This portrait of Lucie hangs in the Cutter Gallery, and Sally Cutter will be happy to provide information on it.  You can see the painting in their beautiful facility ----

2640 El Paseo here in Las Cruces --- or contact Sally at 575-541-0658:

 

"Cat Nap"
Oil on Linen    11x14 (framed)

The image that appeared along with Lucie's story is:

And, in honor of today being "Lucie's Day", I'm including an image of her friend, Jazz......

We'll get back to business as usual on our next post.   Stay tuned........


 

 

 

Well, I've been killing alligators here, but am now back on track.

 

"Wildflowers at El Monte Sagrado"
6"x8"     Oil on Linen Panel
$85.00

This is my version of Let's Paint New Mexico! Challenge #6. 
Here is the original photo for the Challenge:

El Monte Sagrado is a very beautiful, very luxurious resort and spa in
the charming mountain village of Taos, in Northern New Mexico.
Taos has a rich Native American heritage, and is also an artistic mecca
with many museums and galleries.

Lucie and I have been enjoying the gorgeous Fall days here in
Las Cruces with both morning and evening walks. 

No.....you're not confused!  This is Lucie's version of a "walk".  As you can see, she "walks" with a harness and a leash......but doesn't require that anyone
be on the other end of the leash.  A very independent girl...that one!

Stay tuned.......