Ghost Ranch III by Don Finkeldei

Ghost Ranch III is an acrylic rendering by Santa Fe Artist Don Finkeldei rendered on gessoed gator board, measuring 18″x22″. It is displayed right outside my bedroom door. I love it for two reasons, well three: The colors are glorious; the Chama River is one of my favorite places to fly fish; and Don is…

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Ralph Lauren and the Double RL Ranch

I’m not about fashion; I’m about living, and that’s been my whole career. And the clothes that I’ve designed and everything I’ve done is about life, and how people live and how they want to live and how they dream they’d live, that’s what I do. –Ralph Lauren, Interview with Oprah Winfrey My admiration of…

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Riley of Philadelphia, PA

This is sweet Riley of Philadelphia, PA! My friend, Donna, has sent me multiple commissions for these pet portrait miniatures. Each one has been a joy to render. Her puppers, Mason and Killian, have since crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Donna says she loves the mementos of their portraits. Pet Portrait Miniatures, Acrylic on Canvas. Measure…

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All’ Anno Prossimo

 These are the two books that I have read and re-read recently in anticipating my upcoming trip to Florence and Tuscany. The first book I found two years ago in a second-hand shop; the author is from Cleveland, Ohio, and it is about her love affair with Florence. She journals about her 12 Springs there…

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Ute Chief + Brown Trout

Had this banner created for my upcoming art show. The 28th Annual Eldorado Studio Tour, May 18 and 19, 2019, with the Preview Gallery opening Friday evening, May 17, at the Eldorado Community Center. Ute Chief + Brown Trout, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″.  Ute Chief + Brown Trout, Acrylic on Canvas, 30″ x…

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