A group of us (15 artists) under Angie Banta Brown spent a week in Ghost Ranch (near Santa Fe, NM) to do paintings (oil, watercolor, or pastel) in late October, 2013. This was my first visit to Ghost Ranch. I've totally enjoyed the beauty of this inspiring place and the time without much contact with the outside world (no TV, no phone, and limited internet). It was just a wonderful retreat to purify my soul with the mountain, the fresh air, and the art. I did this painting one early morning standing in the cold breeze outside the Art Center to capture the fleeting morning lights. The beautiful lights and shadows were disappeared in about 30 minutes. I sketched the composition and painted quickly to capture the feeling of the scenery.The flat top mountain in the background is the famous Pedernall Mountain. Georgia O'Keeffe painted it many times in her paintings and said that "If I painted the Pedernall enough God will give the mountain to me." After she passed away her ashes were spread over the mountain top.
Oil on canvas board, 8x10
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