699 Another View From Ghost Ranch

When we visited Ghost Ranch during our recent trip to New Mexico, I completed my first painting and had a few minutes to spare before leaving this beautiful place.  I quickly sketched another mountain scene visible from a quarter turn from The Pedernal, and quickly blocked in colors.  I wanted to completely abstract what I saw, which was so magnificent that I couldn't imagine tackling it realistically.  This is such a style departure for me, but I really enjoyed it---it was very liberating.  I am sure there are more abstractions in my future.  I would love to know what you think!

Here is the photo I took of the visita.

"699 Another View From Ghost Ranch"
acrylic - 9x12 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/699-another-view-from-ghost-ranch/417358

694 View From Ghost Ranch

I am gearing up to paint landscapes and painted this from a photo I took on a previous Art Lady trip to New Mexico.  This is one of many spectacular views from Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
Here is a great description of the area, taken from Ghost Ranch's website: 

"...The skies and land are so enormous, and the detail so precise and exquisite that wherever you are you are isolated in a glowing world between the macro and the micro."  Ansel Adams

I am happy with this painting, and really enjoyed painting it.

"694 View From Ghost Ranch"
acrylic - 9x12 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/694-view-from-ghost-ranch/413967


 

518 Lady in the Lavender

I painted Lady up close the other day, but I like this painting better.  She was a very sweet horse at Ghost Ranch who had free roam, even though she was blind.  I learned last night that she is no longer living, and I'm sure she is missed at the Ranch.

216 Come Sit For Awhile

This is a scene from Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico outside of Georgia O'Keefe's little house. 

145 Chimney Rock, View from Ghost Ranch

I have never seen such beautiful sunsets as in New Mexico.  From Ghost Ranch, every night is a spectacular show.