First real painting

Learning to blog is an interesting experience. I think each day I will post a picture with commentary about it. This abstract of the mission ruins at Quarai in New Mexico is one of the first paintings I ever did - long before taking classes. It is acrylic on masonite, painted on the rough side since I didn't know any better. It is still one of my favorite paintings because it reminds me of the strength and mystery of those walls as well as the contrasting cultures which played out their narratives within.