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

Welcome

Welcome to Barbara and Arti as new followers. I appreciate you signing aboard and look forward to any comments etc.. in the future.
Just a note to all that I will be gone for 2 weeks traveling and doing art. My plans are Wyoming, Colorado and a good stay at Taos and Santa Fe. Areas that are near and dear to me. SO there will not be any postings for a few days.
You all have fun while I'm gone and I'll post when I get back.
Regards
Ricky

Ibise Bird

Ibise Bird
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

I love these guys and when I lived in New Orleans I could go out and see them all the time. Roosting in trees with mossy stuff hanging or in the wet mud areas. They are a super sight. They hunt like nothing I've ever seen. Beautiful white with big red beaks and legs.....kinda like me..hahaha!
Watercolor and casein on crescent watercolor board and approximately 6 X 10". Shipping is included in the investment costs and of course if a letter of authenticity is wanted it will be provided.

FOR SALE

$875

Man Made Dam Sketch

Man Made Dam Sketch
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

I couldn't believe I ran in to this today. Rained all night here and then when I'm out sketching I got rained on several more times.. This page got wet numerous times but again the subject was unique in the middle of woods.
Why they used this old truch and debris to dam this creek I still haven't figured it out. But boy it made the water gurgle from underneath......neat sound while doing a quick watercolor and pen sketch.....there may even be pencil in there. I started and stopped too often and that old red oil barrel holding up the front end sounded like a drum when rain drops hit it. COOL and fun. I hope to do some type of painting composition of this sketch soon. Moleskine sketchbook.

Not For Sale