This oil painting series came from a journey to Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico.
Southwest - Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico
Oil Paintings from New Mexico - The magical lands of the native peoples and muse for artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
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“God Told me I could have this mountain if I painted it enough.” - Georgia O’Keeffe
El Padernal - 2010
Georgia’s Path - 2010
My husband and I went to New Mexico to write, to paint, to open our minds, and to heal. I walked the pathways that Georgia O’Keeffe walked, I painted her mountain, and I fell in love with the land. I felt the drum of the native tribes in the soil. I have reverence for the land, for the big skies, and for my brushes and my paints.
Steps to Redemption - 2010
Labyrinth - 2010
I had the great fortune to meet Mimi Gilbert at an all-school Gund Event at Westminster School. I was able to give Mimi this painting as a thank you present. Mimi’s music has been a part of my love story with my husband since we first heard their magical voice at Abiquiu Lake in New Mexico during this adventure.
Mimi Gilbert and Kerry Kendall
God’s Whisper - 2010
I went for a long hike to paint this image atop a plateau. I painted there for several hours and began packing up my paints and easel. In the wind I heard a distant whisper. It was a soft cry for help. I walked closer to the edge and the distinct cry, “help” was heard over the wind. I discovered a woman was there stuck on the side of the cliff. She had been hiking and found her way to a cave-like area on the side of the mountain. She couldn’t get out safely and the ledge was precarious. I laid on my belly and crawled close to the edge to let her know that I was going to get help for her. I never saw her face, only her voice. I knew I wouldn’t be able to rescue her alone. She was scared and the light was getting low. I marked the trail and was able to hike to a point where I called for help with my cell phone. They sent up a rescue team for her and she was saved several hours later in the dark. I never met her, but I am grateful for this painting, for it lead me to hear God’s whisper.
For Clare - 2010
I painted this image for Clare Thaw, a kindred spirit who loved to contemplate life on this bench.