"Ghost Rider"

I seem to have taken a liking to old trucks these days as many of you know.  They're just so much fun to paint and there seems to be an endless "supply" of them around Taos.  I recently found this one on a walk down Hot Springs Road near my house.  Painting anything white is always a challenge b/c white isn't really white - go figure.

"Taos Poppies"

After a long winter here in Taos it's always refreshing to see some flowers...there are poppies all over, these happen to be in town on Bent Street.

"Made in the Shade"

Cows, cows, cows....what can I say?  They're everywhere!  I pulled the truck over to visit with this momma and her new little one and, of course, got some pictures....but what struck me as an interesting painting project were the shadows and light patterns from the tree they were resting under. 

"At Rest in Questa"

There's this old dirt road which is now called the "Old Questa Highway".. it's an amazingly beautiful drive.  I was inspired by this old church sitting quietly in the valley and what seems to be a most peaceful resting spot for those who once lived there.

"Abandoned"

There are many of these abandoned adobes all over Taos.  Who knows for how long and what stories they could tell.  They make me wonder what it was like to live here back then. 

"Handsome Boy #5"

Can't seem to stay away from doing a cow painting every once in a while...this guy seemed to look right at me when I pulled my truck over to take his picture.  I was inspired by his horns, the markings on his face and also the contrast of the red barn behind him.