Turquios Skies

Turquios Skies
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Turquios Skies

This is a quick sketch I did while on vacation a few weeks ago. The sky was so turquoise color and my favorite birds, Ravens, soaring on the hot air currents. Man I wish I could soar like that. Ground colors are so magnificent there. I can't wait to paint this someday.
I did this in my aquabee, 5 X 7 sketch book. On this particular page I had a prior wash of matte medium and water before drawing. Ink and watercolor sketch outside of Taos, New Mexico. En Plein aire

SHOWS

Hello friends,
Are you as busy as I am trying to get ready for all the different shows? Between trying to get things painted, I always wait til the last minute, and shipping other paintings it seems hectic.
Thank GOD I have this extra week off of Chemo. It's a blessing not having to go in there and be on that stuff for three days and then the lingering side affects.
I would also like to welcome my friend Laura, who just signed in as a follower.
I apologize for the lack of posting but my schedule is a little strange but in a few weeks maybe things will level out.
Here's a big THANK YOU for reading my blog and please comment on anything you feel lead to. Understand that I don't put everything on this site because of being copied but I try to put some. I sell mostly from Galleries and shows.
See you soon!!!!!

Life Drawing Sketch

Life Drawing Sketch
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

This isn't posted here to offend anyone....it's just art. I thought you might like a sketch I did today. I'm so busy for shows etc. for the next 90 days I hardly have time to think. But I always try to meet with my friends and hire a model for some quick 5, 7, and 10 minute poses...This is a 7 minute for each. I like the tension of putting one pose against another or series. This was done with pencil block in and then quickly applying ink brush.. Enjoy, I hope.
Someday I'll do a painting from this.

Good Morning

Dear Friends,
Hope you all keep on journaling and dooodling the next few days because I have chemo again for a few days so I won't be blogging.
God bless

Rio Grand River Series

Rio Grand River Series
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

That famous river of every western novel I have read....'The Rio Grande'. This is the first of a series I will be doing from my recent days to the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado. Trying to do it justice is sometimes so frustrating. My memory, sketches and some photos help but it's not like setting up on the site and painting with all the smells, sounds, sights and mother nature telling you how to paint it.
This is 8" X 16", on archival/acid free board and a watermedia painting.
I hope you enjoy, I did. LOL

This is offered unframed and unmatted but shipping free within USA boundaries and insured. Any interest outside of USA please email for instructions and possible extra charges. Any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank You.

For Sale

$175.00

Getting Materials

Well I'm trying to get some paintings together but I thought you might like to see how an old artist looks trying to gather info on the Rio Grande River up in the Mountains. Don't laugh.......this is my best side.
Hope you like these. The upper right is the Rio Grande River Gorge outside of Taos, New Mexico.

I'm BACK!

Hey friends,
Thanks for standing by while I was on my first vacation in over two years. It was a glorious time.
I have so much material for future paintings etc... I can't hardly wait to get at it but first I have to rest up from the trip. ahahahha!
I spent a couple of weeks in my favorite location.......Taos, New Mexico. Seeing old artist friends and hanging out was just what I needed. It recharges a persons batteries, at least for me.
Stay tuned for future sketches and paintings...God bless....LOL