Art from the Land of Enchantment

The Cider Barn - Acrylic Painting on Canvas

The Cider Barn

This is an acrylic painting of a barn on the Rio Grande Heritage Farm located inside the ABQ Biopark.  The farm is a 1930's era year-round working farm.  The barn is used for making apple cider and vinegar.  I spent a day at the Biopark taking pictures one day and this was a scene just waiting to be painted.

This is an original acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas.  The edges are painted, so it can be displayed framed or unframed.  The painting will be delivered UPS ground service, varnished and ready to hang.  Shipping to the continental U.S. will be calculated in Paypal during checkout.  For all other destinations, please contact me for shipping information using the link above.

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©2013 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, The Cider Barn, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 16 x 20 inches.

Featured Print of the Day - October Morning

October Morning

Fall is my favorite time of year in New Mexico, especially October.   The hot air balloons are out and the cottonwoods are just starting to turn color along the Rio Grande.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Cactus Roses

Cactus Roses

I started painting cacti when I was a student at UNC. I started painting them because I was so excited about my anticipated move to the Southwest. Twenty-six years later, I am still in New Mexico and still love painting these, as well as other colorful flowers and plants. For some reason, the cactus has become somewhat symbolic for me. It's beautiful here, but it hasn't been easy and I have had to find ways to thrive, sort of like the cactus in the desert.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Bosque View

Bosque View

The word "bosque" refers to the wooded areas along the rivers in the Southwest.  This area along the Rio Grande is a favorite place of mine to walk.  It's a favorite place for many to bike, fish, walk, picnic and ride horses.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - The Old Church

The Old Church

La Iglesia de San Ysidro is an old adobe church in Corrales, New Mexico. It is oftened referred to as "the Old Church". It was built around 1868, but is no longer used for services. It is one of many of the beautiful old adobe churches in this state.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - My Agave

My Agave

Several years ago, I had a painting entitled Agave that was stolen from me by a frame shop owner.  I wrote about the experience here in my blog.  I always liked that painting, so I decided to paint a similar one.  This one is not for sale because I would like to keep it for myself.  This is one of my favorite plants to paint and my favorite color combination. 

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Through the Portico

Through the Portico

This is the view I saw walking through the portico of one of the San Felipe de Neri church buildings.  This is located in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - View from the Mesa

View from the Mesa

Five volcanic cones lie along the West Mesa of Albuquerque. They are part of the Petroglyph National Monument. The area surrounding the volcanoes is a favorite place of mine, because it has such a sense of spirituality and solitude.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Adobe Portal

Adobe Portal

This portal is at the entrance of Casa San Ysidro, which is across the street from La Iglesia de San Ysidro (the Old Church).  Casa San Ysidro is an old adobe house that is now part of the Albuquerque Museum.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Tickled Pink

Tickled Pink

Tickled pink - that's just how I felt when I found this beautiful little pink cactus bloom inside the Desert Conservatory at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - One Summer Morning

One Summer Morning

This painting depicts a peaceful courtyard scene on a warm summer morning in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Enchanted Hearts

Enchanted Hearts

"Enchanted Hearts" was my submission to the Albuquerque Arts Alliance exhibit and silent auction. The theme for the exhibit was "For the Love of Art: Valentines!" and was a benefit for the arts alliance. 

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

October Morning - My First Painting of 2013

October Morning

Fall is my favorite time of year in New Mexico, especially October.   The hot air balloons are out and the cottonwoods are just starting to turn color along the Rio Grande.

This is an original acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas, which measures 18"h x 24"w x 1.5"d.  The painting extends around the edges of the canvas, so it can be displayed framed or unframed.  The painting will be delivered via UPS ground, varnished and ready to hang.

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©2013 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, October Morning, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 18 x 14 inches.

Featured Print of the Day - Casa San Ysidro

Casa San Ysidro

Casa San Ysidro is located in Corrales, New Mexico, across from the Old San Ysidro Church.   It is part of the Albuquerque Museum.  It's such a quiet, peaceful place and one of my favorite places to sketch and take photos.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Rosette

Rosette

This is an acrylic painting of an agave plant.  I wanted to do something a bit different than my brightly colored paintings by capturing the muted grays in this plant.  There are all sorts of color combinations in this painting - yellows, reds, browns, greens, blues, purples, as well as black and white.  

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks thrive here in the New Mexico sunshine. I love the bright and varied colors against the earth tones of adobe walls.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - San Felipe de Neri

San Felipe de Neri

San Felipe de Neri is a beautiful old church located in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The original church was built in 1706 and was located across the street. It crumbled due to heavy rains in 1792. It was rebuilt in 1793 in it's current location and is the oldest church in Albuquerque.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Desert Beauty

Desert Beauty

When I moved from North Carolina to New Mexico in 1986, I had my house plants in the front of my VW and my dog, Babe, in the back seat. One of the plants was a prickly pear cactus, which we eventually planted outside, where it thrived in the New Mexico sun. It has been a model for several of my cactus sketches and paintings.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Along the Rio Grande

Along the Rio Grande

One of my favorite places is along the Rio Grande off Alameda in Albuquerque. I especially like it in the winter because these grasses that grow along the water's edge turn a nice rust color. The air coming off the water is very crisp and cold. However, it's also beautiful during October, when the cottonwoods are yellow and the balloons are out for Balloon Fiesta. People enjoy biking, horseback riding, picnicing, and taking pictures in this area any time of the year.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - A Spring to Remember

A Spring to Remember

Driving along a back road, I saw this strong adobe wall with this grand entrance. The sky was a brilliant blue and the Purple Sage and Spanish Broom were in full bloom everywhere. So, I couldn't resist adding those into the painting, reminding me of what a beautiful spring it was.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Agave II

Agave II

Desert plant life has appealed to me as a subject matter for a long time. The different varieties of cactus, agave and yucca all have such interesting and unique shapes and are some of my favorites to paint. I found this agave near Old Town in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - Cactus Fiesta

Cactus Fiesta

Each year in October, the sky is filled with the beauty of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. In this painting, I combined my love of cactus with colorful hot air balloons against a backdrop of the Sandia Mountains.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Featured Print of the Day - A Wall with a View

A Wall with a View

This painting began as a sketch of the Sandia Mountains around sunset, but evolved into something different when I decided to add the adobe wall. I especially like the adobe walls with the wagonwheels enclosed. People around here create some very charming adobe walls, gates and doorways.

This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:

1. Fine art print on paper
2. Framed print
3. Canvas print
4. Acrylic print
5. Metal print
6. Greeting card

Back to the Easel

It's been weeks since I painted.  I just moved and still getting settled in.  I hope to put my easel up today and maybe even paint a little over the weekend.  My studio will be a little corner of the living room, as usual.  But the view is quite different.  Who would ever have guessed that one day I would be having this view from where I live?  I feel very blessed.  There's enough inspiration here to last me a while.  I look at it as a year long vacation.  Then, who knows?

My Agave - A New Painting

My Agave

Several years ago, I had a painting entitled Agave that was stolen from me by a frame shop owner.  I wrote about the experience here in my blog.  I always liked that painting, so I decided to paint a similar one.  This one is not for sale because I would like to keep it for myself.  This is one of my favorite plants to paint and my favorite color combination.  

Fine art prints are available on Imagekind.

©2012 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, My Agave, Original acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches.

Along the Rio Grande - New Painting

Along the Rio Grande

One of my favorite places is along the Rio Grande off Alameda in Albuquerque.  I especially like it in the winter because these grasses that grow along the water's edge turn a nice rust color.  The air coming off the water is very crisp and cold.  However, it's also beautiful during October, when the cottonwoods are yellow and the balloons are out for Balloon Fiesta.  People enjoy biking, horseback riding, picnicing, and taking pictures in this area any time of the year.

This is a painting I did a couple of years ago, but I never really liked it.  I tried reworking it and nearly gave up, putting it in a closet for months.  Recently, I took it out and resumed work on it.  I finished it today and I'm much happier with it.

It is an original acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  The edges are painted dark brown/black so it can be displayed without a frame.  However, I think more traditional paintings, such as this, probably look better custom framed.  It will be delivered varnished, full signature on the back and wired for hanging.  UPS Ground shipping is included with the price to the continental U.S.  Please contact me for details on international shipping.  Click here for purchase details.

©2012 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Along the Rio Grande, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 18 x 24 inches.

Some Morning Inspiration

I went out around 7:45 this morning and noticed as the sun was rising, the sky was a beautiful dark blue.  The treetops were catching the sunlight and they were all aglow.  I ran in and got my camera and drove down to one of my favorite spots on the pedestrian bridge on Alameda.  This is the old Alameda bridge that is only open to walkers, bikers and horseback riders.  It's a beautiful spot anytime of the year to see the Rio Grande, the Sandia Mountains, the Corrales Bosque and the wildlife.

Of course, in the ten minutes it took me to get there, the sun had already slipped behind a big cloud, so some of the drama in the skies was gone.  But, it was still beautiful and gave me some new inspiration.  I've been planning a long time to do a series of paintings around this area during different times of the day and different seasons.  I think this is the year to do just that.

Prickly Pear - New Painting in Small Works Collection

Prickly Pear

This prickly pear cactus is painted with acrylics on a canvas board, which measures 6"h x 6"w.  There is a slot on the back for hanging and the painting will be varnished with a satin finish.  Shipping is already included to the continental U.S.  Click here for purchase details.

© 2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Prickly Pear, Original acrylic painting on board, 6 x 6 inches.

Chile Time

Chile Time

This is an original acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas.  The edges are painted black, so it can be easily framed or displayed without a frame.  Will be delivered varnished and ready to hang.  Free shipping to the continental U.S.  This can be viewed here on my website.

©2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Chile Time, Original acrylic painting, 10 x 8 inches.

Afterglow

Afterglow

This is an acrylic painting on canvas board, which measures 6"h x 6"w on  a 3/4" wooden cradle.  It will be delivered varnished and ready to hang.  Free shipping to the continental U.S.  Purchase details are here on my website.

©2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Afterglow, Original acrylic painting on panel, 6 x 6 inches.

Artist Rising Prints in New Sizes

Desert Beauty

Artist Rising is a print on demand site owned by art.com.  This was the first print on demand site I ever joined back in January 2007.  The artists have been through many ups and downs with the site, but I'm excited that they are finally revitalizing the site.  One of the new features is more print sizes to choose from. 

One of my own favorite paintings is "Desert Beauty".  This is available as a giclee print on heavy acid-free watercolor paper in sizes 8x10, 12x16, 16x20, 20x24 and 24x32.  It's also available on archival photographic paper in the same sizes.  Custom matting and framing are also available.

View and Purchase Desert Beauty Prints on Artist Rising

You can view my entire Artist Rising gallery of fine art reproductions here.

Thanks for reading!

Casa San Ysidro - New Painting

Casa San Ysidro

Casa San Ysidro is located in Corrales, New Mexico, across from the Old San Ysidro Church.   It is part of the Albuquerque Museum.  It's such a quiet, peaceful place and one of my favorite places to sketch and take photos.

This is an original acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas.  The edges are painted solid dark brown/black.  It will be delivered varnished, wired and ready to hang.  Free shipping in included to the continental U.S.  For all other destinations, please email me at gayle@gaylefaucettewisbon.com for shipping rates.

Casa San Ysidro can be purchased here using Paypal.

©2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Casa San Ysidro, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 16 x 20 inches.

Desert Beauty - Canvas Print Promotion

My current canvas print promotion is Desert Beauty, which is available in sizes 11" x 14", 16" x 20" and 20" x 24".  These are printed on premium glossy canvas on 1.5" stretcher bars.  Select from black, white or mirrored canvas edges.  There are 10 prints available in each size and the promotion lasts until 5/22/11.  

11x14 Desert Beauty canvas print

16x20 Desert Beauty canvas print

20x24 Desert Beauty canvas print

The Old Church is Finished!

La Iglesia de San Ysidro is an old adobe church in Corrales, New Mexico.  It is oftened referred to as "the Old Church".  It was built around 1868, but is no longer used for services. It is one of many of the beautiful old adobe churches in this state.

This is an acrylic painting on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas.  The edges are painted a solid brown/black color.  It will be delivered varnished and ready to hang.  Free UPS Ground shipping to the continental US. Please contact me at gayle@gaylefaucettewisbon.com for shipping rates to all other destinations.

This painting can be purchased here using Paypal.

©2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, The Old Church, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 24 x 20 inches.

The Old Church is Almost Finished!

I've lost track of the days I've worked on this, so I'll just say, "It's almost finished!"  Definitely, some time this week!

I'm still working on the colors in the stucco - not quite there yet.  Also, the bush and foreground still need work.  The 1.5" wide edges of the canvas will be painted in a dark brown/black solid color.  Then I'll sign it, varnish it and wire it for hanging.

When it's finished, the first people I notify are my email subscribers.  They will receive a Paypal link that will enable them to purchase it at a special price.  The special price will be offered to my email subscribers for 30 days.  Anyone who would like to subscribe to my email newsletter can do so here.

Thanks for following along!

"A Spring to Remember" Canvas Prints

Canvas print reproductions of my painting "A Spring to Remember" are available in 3 sizes specially priced through Fine Art America.  They are available in sizes 8"x10", 11"x14" and 16"x20", with ten prints available in each size.  This expires on 5/5/11.

8"x10" canvas print

11"x14" canvas print

16"x20" canvas print

The Old Church - WIP - Day 8

I haven't posted my progress over the last couple of days because the changes have been so subtle.  Now that I've finished correcting some things with the perspective, I'm starting to add in some details.  Today I added some details to the steeple and the bush.  The windows will be next.  I'll keep finetuning all of the details as I continue to add layers of paint to build up some textures, especially on the adobe walls.  There might be a few bare tree branches added to the upper right near the steeple.  We'll see.

The Old Church - WIP - Day 5

Today, I touched up the sky and the trees in the background.  I've also started to work in some details in the foreground, including a bush in the lower left.  The cross was added to the steeple and tomorrow, I'll probably be working more on that.

Blogging about this work in progress is good for my productivity!  I might do this again sometime.

The Old Church - WIP - Day 4

The painting doesn't look that much different today than yesterday.  I made some minor changes to a section of the building in the foreground.  I also started correcting the perspective and working in some details in the windows.  Masking tape helps a lot!  I'm starting to build up some texture on the adobe walls, as well as working in more colors, including a bit of Cadmium Orange.

Just a note, the colors in my photos are varying a little each day because it depends on the lighting at the time I take them.  When the painting is finished, it will be photographed in natural light and will be as close to the original as possible.  Thanks for reading!

The Old Church - WIP - Day 3

Today I finished blocking in most of the composition.  I'm using more colors at this point - Yellow Oxide, Burnt Sienna, Transparent Burnt Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Dioxinine Purple and Titanium White.  Over the next few days, I'll be working more on finetuning the perspective, adding more colors, textures and details.