Art from the Land of Enchantment

Keepsake Box 1

Keepsake Box 1

This is an acrylic painting on an Ampersand Claybord Box.  The cactus bloom is painted on a kaolin clay ground surface and the rest of the box is made of wood.  The inside of the box lid and bottom are painted in acrylics.  The rest of the box is stained in cherry and finished with a satin varnish.

The price includes USPS shipping to the continental U.S. or local delivery.  For all other destinations, please use the link below to contact me for shipping rates.  Click here for a larger view.

Sunseeker II - New Painting

Sunseeker II

I love the water lilies you can find throughout the ABQ Biopark.  This one is painted in acrylics on canvas.  The edges are painted, so it can be displayed framed or unframed.  It will be delivered varnished and ready to hang.  Mailing via USPS is already included in the price.  Click here for a larger view.

©2012 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Sunseeker II, Original acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10 inches.

Sunseeker I - New Painting

Sunseeker I

I spent a day at the ABQ Biopark back in the summer.  I loved all the water lilies on the ponds.  This one is painted in acrylics on canvas.  The edges are painted so it can be displayed framed or unframed.  It will be delivered varnished and ready to hang.  Mailing through USPS is already included in the price.  Click here for a larger view.

©2012 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Sunseeker I, Original acrylic on canvas, 5 x 7 inches.

Tickled Pink - A New Painting

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 an original acrylic painting on gallery-wrapped canvas.  The edges are painted, so framing is optional.  The price includes local delivery or UPS ground shipping to the continental U.S.  For all other destinations, please contact me for shipping information.  

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© 2012 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Tickled Pink, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 20 x 16 inches.

Desert Bouquet has a New Name

Cactus Roses

I've don't think I've ever done this before - changed the title of a painting.  Desert Bouquet was painted in 2010 and, honestly, I've never really liked the title.  So, yesterday, all of sudden, I just decided to rename it Cactus Roses.  I know "cactus rose" can also refer to a type of succulent, but these red blooms on my cactus just remind me of roses, for some reason.  Actually, they look a little like poppies, too, but I'll stick with roses.  So there, I did it.  Cactus Roses is available for purchase here on my website.

Poppy III - New Painting in Small Works Collection

Poppy III

This is an original acrylic painting on canvas. The actual canvas size is 2.5"h x 3.5"w, which is an ACEO size. ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. ACEO's are the same size as other types of trading cards and are a popular way to collect small pieces of art. The painting is signed on the bottom edge and on the back.

It will be delivered varnished and comes with display easel, as shown. Shipping to the continental U.S. is already included.  Click here for purchase details.

© Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Poppy III, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 2.5 x 3.5 inches.

Poppy II - New Painting in Small Works Collection

Poppy II

This is an original acrylic painting on canvas. The actual canvas size is 2.5"h x 3.5"w, which is an ACEO size. ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. ACEO's are the same size as other types of trading cards and are a popular way to collect small pieces of art. The painting is signed on the bottom edge and on the back.

It will be delivered varnished and comes with display easel, as shown. Shipping to the continental U.S. is already included.  Click here for purchase details.

© Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Poppy II, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 2.5 x 3.5 inches.

Poppy I - New Painting in Small Works Collection

Poppy I

This is an original acrylic painting on canvas.  The actual canvas size is 2.5"h x 3.5"w, which is an ACEO size.  ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals.  ACEO's are the same size as other types of trading cards and are a popular way to collect small pieces of art.  Will be delivered varnished and comes with display easel, as shown.  Click here for purchase details.

© Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Poppy I, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 2.5 x 3.5 inches.

Blush - New Painting in Small Works Collection

Blush

This is an original acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas.  The edges are painted, so it can be displayed with or without a frame.  It will be delivered varnished and ready to hang.  Free shipping to the continental U.S.  Click here for purchase details.

©2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Blush, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 7 x 5 inches.

Trumpet Vine

Trumpet Vine

The trumpet vine grows very well here in New Mexico during the summer.  It's always pretty hanging over a stuccoed wall.  This is an original acrylic painting on stretched canvas.  It measures 12" h x 9"w.  The edges are painted dark brown, so it can be displayed with or without a frame.  The price already includes shipping to the continental U.S.  Available for purchase here on my website.

©2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Trumpet Vine, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 12 x 9 inches.

One of Many - Print on Canvas

Reproductions of my painting, One of Many, are available in 3 sizes on premium glossy canvas.  The canvas is stretched on 1.5" stretcher bars and available in black, white or mirrored edges.  Just click on these options on each page to see what they will look like.  These are available in 8x10, 11x14 and 16x20, with ten prints available in each size.  This expires on 5/15/2011.

8x10 canvas print of One of Many

11x14 canvas print of One of Many

16x20 canvas print of One of Many

New Painting entitled Desert Bouquet

Desert Bouquet

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-four 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. 

America's Next Master Artist Contest on Art.com

Dancing Poppies

Art.com is having a contest through their Facebook fan page, called "America's Next Master Artist".  The theme is "Life in Motion". 

"Dancing Poppies" is my entry in the contest.  Voting begins on April 23, 2010.

My Etsy Shop

"Summer Day"

I just posted a new painting in my Etsy shop.  It is an acrylic painted on acid-free paper, which measures 10"h x 8"w.  It is not matted nor framed.  It can be purchased directly through Etsy with Paypal.  Be sure to check back, because I may be posting more works on paper (possibly some ACEO's) in the future.

This painting can also be purchased here on my website.

A New Painting entitled "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 an acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas with painted edges, so it does not need a frame. It is varnished and ready to hang.

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Fine art prints will be made available very soon!

"Dancing Poppies" - Featured Art Today on Daily Original

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One day back in the spring, I spotted these poppies dancing in the breeze among the pansies.

This is an acrylic painting on gallery wrap stretched canvas. The painting continues around the edges, so it can be displayed with or without a frame.

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Print of the Day - "Dogwood"

Dogwood

One thing I miss about North Carolina are the dogwood trees that bloom in pink and white around Easter. It has been said that the dogwood tree was used to construct the cross Jesus died on. The bloom which is also symbolic, has four petals in the shape of a cross, with a notch in the edge of each petal, resembling a nail mark. The center of each flower symbolizes the crown of thorns worn on Christ's head.

Fine art prints are available on The Untapped Source in the following sizes:

Print of the Day - "Dancing Poppies"

Dancing Poppies

One day back in the spring, I spotted these poppies dancing in the breeze among the pansies.

Fine art prints are available on The Untapped Source in the following sizes:

Print of the Day - "Bridget's Tulips"

Bridget's Tulips

Tulips are one of my favorite flowers.  This painting was commissioned by a friend name Bridget, so I named it for her.

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"Dancing Poppies" - Latest Painting

"Dancing Poppies"

One day back in the spring, I spotted these poppies dancing in the breeze among the pansies.

This is an acrylic painting on gallery wrap stretched canvas. The painting continues around the edges, so it can be displayed with or without a frame.

Free UPS Ground shipping to the 48 contiguous United States. Please contact me at gayle@gaylefaucettewisbon.com for shipping rates to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, APO/FPO and international destinations.

The Scent of an Iris

The Scent of an Iris

The iris is one of my favorite flowers and the soft scent is synonymous with spring.

This is an original acrylic painting on standard depth stretched canvas. The original painting is slightly more lavender than what appears in the photo.

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Featured on Daily Original

My painting, "The Tulip Garden" will be featured all day today on Daily Original.  This site features only one original piece of art each day.  Fine art prints have recently been added to the artist's store.

Dogwood

One of the things I miss about North Carolina are the dogwood trees that bloom in pink and white around Easter. It has been said that the dogwood tree was used to construct the cross Jesus died on. The bloom which is also symbolic, has four petals in the shape of a cross, with a notch in the edge of each petal, resembling a nail mark. The center of each flower symbolizes the crown of thorns worn on Christ's head.

©2009 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Dogwood, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 5 x 7 inches.

First Painting of the Seasons Series

"A Breath of Spring"

Recently, I went for a drive through the village of Corrales, looking for the first signs of spring. "A Breath of Spring" was inspired by a large planter of white daisies I spotted, basking in the sun.

This is an original acrylic painting on standard depth stretched canvas.

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The Tulip Garden

The Tulip Garden

These tulips and pansies appear to burst off the canvas, welcoming the arrival of spring!  This painting is the first in a new series of my favorite flowers and plants, entitled "Flora".

This is an original acrylic painting on 1 1/2" deep gallery wrap canvas. The edges are painted with some of the flowers and leaves spilling over the edges. It can be displayed with or without a frame.

Free UPS Ground shipping to the 48 contiguous United States. Please contact me at gayle@gaylefaucettewisbon.com for shipping rates to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, APO/FPO and international destinations.

Fine art prints and greeting cards of this painting are available on Imagekind!

Georgia O'Keeffe - My Inspiration

One of Many

It was over twenty-five years ago that I first heard of Georgia O'Keeffe. An old boyfriend had a poster of her work, "From the Faraway Nearby". At first, I was intrigued, but I also secretly wondered why anyone would want to paint an animal skull and why would anyone want to hang it in their home?

I had always wanted to be an artist, but I had only been exposed to art through classes in high school and a couple of workshops. My desire to become an artist became so strong that I decided to enter college and study art.

Being a country girl, with not much exposure to the world, attending a university was an awesome experience for me. It was a whole new world and learning about art and art history was so exciting to me.

I remember during a painting critique, another student had done this marvelous painting and was told that her work resembled that of Georgia O'Keeffe. I can not remember the subject of this painting, but I remember that it was a different style and it made me want to find out more about the work of O'Keeffe.

As I saw more and more of her work, I loved how beautifully and simply she painted her subject matter, especially her flowers. "Red Poppy" is one of my favorites. I loved reading books about her and her experiences, especially in New Mexico. I found myself growing more as a painter, not copying her style, but definitely influenced by it.

In February 1986, I married the "old boyfriend" and we traveled throughout the Southwest on our honeymoon. We had talked of moving there and thought it would be a good time to visit and see how we liked it. Of course, I loved Santa Fe, New Mexico and thought that was where I would like to live. I didn't even realize until weeks later that Georgia O'Keeffe was in a Santa Fe hospital during that time and died a few weeks later.

In December 1986, I graduated from college and we moved to New Mexico! We actually lived in Belen first and then later, Albuquerque. Years ago, we traveled up to northern New Mexico to Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch to see where she had lived and worked. She had definitely captured the beauty and essence of that area. Everywhere you look, you can see her paintings in the landscape - the pedernal, the cliffs, the red hills and the winding road past her home.

Several years ago, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum opened in Santa Fe. It is so inspiring to see her actual paintings, in all their beauty and simplicity. If you are ever in Santa Fe, it is definitely something you must see.

I have continued to paint through the years, while working and raising my children. I remember in college during another painting critique, the professor stated that in ten years from then, only about two people from the class would still be painting. For some reason, I have always remembered that, so I keep pursuing this dream. When I paint, I always think of Ms. O'Keeffe's description of painting as "filling a space in a beautiful way".

I am still in New Mexico, older, now single, children are grown. I have more time to paint now and I feel like I am finally finding my own voice. I am still inspired by the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe. I have to admit, I have even sketched a few skulls.