Sharing the latest happenings in the studio and beyond. Deborah writes about new paintings, nature journals, techniques, equipment, supplies, and excursions.
The Riverside Art Museum is located in the historic Mission Inn district of downtown Riverside. The architecturally significant 1929 building is a former YWCA facility designed by Hearst Castle and AIA Gold Medal-winning architect Julia Morgan.
Read More“It is the most unique hotel in America. It’s a monastery, a museum, a fine hotel, a home, a boardinghouse, a mission, an art gallery and an aviator’s shrine. It combines the best features of all of the above. If you are ever in any part of California, don’t miss the famous Mission Inn of Riverside.”
– Will Rogers
An Amtrak train ride is always a great adventure. The Lamy station is only minutes from our house.
Read MoreThe Painted Lady Butterflies are visiting our early fall Purple Asters.
Read MoreIndian Market is a two-day event and this year we took advantage of both days. The art and entertainment is a feast for the senses. Sunday was less crowded making it possible to visit with many of the artists one-on-one and ask questions about their techniques and materials.
Read MoreThe raw expression and design elements revealed in this masterful exhibition, Lines of Thought: Drawing from Michelangelo to Now, remind me of why I was compelled to choose drawing and printmaking as my area of concentration for my BFA.
Read MoreApproximately 250 Spanish Colonial Artists from New Mexico and Southern Colorado took part in the 66th Annual Traditional Spanish Market on the historic Santa Fe Plaza on July 29-30, 2017.
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The New Mexico Monsoon Season brings increased moisture creating dramatic thunderheads over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. This photo was taken from in front of my studio.
Read MoreThe local wildlife become quite accustomed to my presence while I'm having breakfast on the back portal.
Read MoreThe courtyard flowers and Rufous hummingbirds provide ample models for both photography and nature journaling.
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