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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Paintings Inspired my love of the Southwest.


Today I thought that I would post three more of my paintings.
I lived in Arizona for a year 
when I was in the seventh grade.
That was a long time along, 
but the sunsets, the mountains, the dessert, 
and the  
 warm and friendly people, 
all left their brand burned into my heart. 
These three painting were inspired
 by my love of the American Southwest.




 I call this one 
Ghost Pony
 it is on a 24 X 24 canvas

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Chiquita
20 X 24 canvas 

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Cortez Fisherman
20 X 24 canvas

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I hope you enjoyed them.
There is this place I go to when I'm painting,
a place that blocks off the world and everything around me.
I get carried away into the complete process 
and it's a very relaxing place . . .
a vacation of sorts.
I'm hoping that the slower pace of winter,
will bring back more time for painting. 

Have a lovely day,
Connie :)

 

This photo was taken in Tucson when I was in the seventh grade.
I had an after school job, exercising the horses at a neighborhood stable.
The beauty that I'm sitting on was Babe,
and she was by far my favorite.

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38 comments:

  1. KellySeptember 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful paintings! You are soo talented! I love the picture of you on Babe, and you can tell you really cared about her since you remembered her name how sweet!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

      Hi Kelly, thanks for stopping by and for the lovely compliment on my paintings. Yes, Babe was a beauty and my after school job was the best ever, just getting to send time riding her . . . next best thing to owning her myself. Have a marvelous week, Connie :)

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  2. BethSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Your paintings are lovely. You have a great talent!

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  3. SusieSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Connie, Your paintings are so beautiful. You are a great artist. It must have been such fun riding horses while you were young. I can remember wanting a horse like Triger:):) xo, Susie

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:10 PM

      Hi Susie, thank you for the sweet compliment on my paintings.
      I do have fond memories of horse back riding. I never owned my own horse, but I had a lot of fun riding other peoples. Have a great week, Connie :)

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  4. MelanieSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I can feel your love of the Southwest in these paintings. They are haunting and beautiful. Thanks for showing us. And I think you had the coolest job I've ever heard of - exercising horses. I love your riding outfit too!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

      Hi Melanie, I am delighted that you like my paintings. Yes, it was about the best job a teenager could possibly have, sure beat babysitting, LOL. Have a fun filled week, Connie :)

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  5. LindaSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing them with us! Neat photo of you on the horse...

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Hi Linda, thank you so much for stopping by and thank you for the lovely compliment.
      Have a wonderful week, Connie :)

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  6. carole johnstonSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I am in awe of your work Connie,just absolutely fantastic.Thank you for sharing these..a very special talent,i too hope you can get some time to paint as we wait to see what comes.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:52 PM

      Hi Carole, My, what a marvelous compliment, you have made my day. Thank you, Connie :)

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  7. bohemiannie! artSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Lovely paintings...and picture.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:14 PM

      Thank you! I just came from your blog, and I loved the advice that you shared.
      Have a great week and keep making art! Connie :)

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  8. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Dear Connie,
    What great paintings. I didnt know that you painted. Its my favorite hobby.
    I was sorting out my canvases on sunday.. telling myself, just the same as you wrote.. got to get going and get painting. Winter is on its way.
    A fantastic photo of you on the horse.. wow.. you look like "a scene from Annie get your gun"...
    lovely post
    thanks
    val

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:18 PM

      Hi Val, Thanks for the lovely compliment on my paintings. I have never seen Annie get your gun . . . I'll have to look for it. Have a great week, and get out your brushes . . . maybe if they are out in the open you'll use them. I think that is good advice for me, too.
      Connie :)

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  9. IrelandBradySeptember 11, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    All of your paintings are stunning, Connie ... but I am especially taken in by the beauty and tranquility of "Ghost Pony" .. wonderful pieces, each and every one of them.

    Great picture of you and Babe ... what a wonderful part time job for a kid to have!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:26 PM

      Hi Brady, it is great to have you stop by and thank you for the very nice compliment on my paintings.
      Yes, having an afternoon job exercising horses was beyond wonderful. It was a dream come true for me back then.
      Have a marvelous week. Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  10. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoySeptember 11, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Oh, my gosh, Connie! These are beautiful. BEAUTIFUL!!! I love them all, but the last one with the blue makes me feel joyous. You sure did have the posture of a true horsewoman. Such a pretty girl.


    Kathy M.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:24 PM

      Hi Kathy,
      Well, if you are not the sweetest of the sweet. Thank you for the lovely compliments.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  11. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Connie, you're so talented! that horse painting is simply beautiful!
    JoAnn

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    1. ConnieSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      Hi JoAnn, and thank you so much! I get great joy when someone likes my art.
      Have a wonderful week, your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  12. Come Away With MeSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Your paintings are full of such wonderful color, Connie. The look like someone's dreams.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:54 PM

      Hi Sara, thank you for stopping by to visit, I wish there was a way to serve cookies and tea and have more time to get to know you. Have a great week, Connie :)

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  13. KerinSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Connie,
    there is no end to your talents!! You amaze me.
    Beautiful paintings, and I'd say that you captured the spirit of the desert beautifully!!

    We lived in Chandler Az. for a year, when we were first married.
    I came to love and appreciate the desert landscapes.

    Thanks so much for sharing with us.

    I hope you have lots and lots of time to paint!

    *smile
    K.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:11 PM

      Hi Kerin, It sounds like I've found another fellow southwest lover. It is such a beautiful part of our country and so full of warm and loving people. Thank you for the lovely compliment on my paintings. It is very rewarding when someone likes my art. Have a great week, Connie :)

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  14. Queenie BelieveSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Lovely paintings. I could not agree with you more about the southwest! It is truly a magical place :o)
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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    1. ConnieSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:54 AM

      Hi Queenie, It's nice to find another lover of the southwest. Have a lovely weekend, Connie :)

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  15. JesterSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    You are so creative, Connie. Your paintings are wonderful. I particularly like the first, because of the colours and composition.
    What a great photo!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:57 AM

      Hi Jackie, Thank you . . . I get so much pleasure from owning that my art is appreciated.
      Have a great weekend, Connie :)

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  16. ClaireSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Not just one great painting, but 3.......your creativity knows no bounds Connie.

    It's nice to have an interest that you enjoy so much.

    Claire :}

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    1. ConnieSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:06 AM

      Hi Claire, Thank you . . . You put a happy smile on my face, and believe me . . . I needed it badly.
      Wishing you a lovely weekend, Connie :)

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  17. Anne-EliseSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Your paintings are beautiful, Connie! You are very talented! Have a great weekend!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you so much . . . I truly appreciate the compliment. You have a great weekend, too. Connie :)

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  18. JudySeptember 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Hi Connie,

    Love your latest post. You've led an interesting life! Your paintings are fabulous! I think we share a mutual admiration society....and no, I'm never tired of reading your blog comments!......you feed my ego! LOL

    xo

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    1. ConnieSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:09 PM

      Hi Judy, Thank you so much for this sweet visit. I think that you are right about the mutual admiration society, because I am always in awe at the many ways you dye your fabrics and the wonderful colors you get from natural elements. It's incredible!
      Have a wonderful week, Connie :)

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  19. 505whimsygirlSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Connie,

    Your paintings are beautiful! Now, about that part time job...... what teenage girl wouldn't just love to have that job!! Babe was a beauty, for sure.

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  20. Decor To AdoreSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Oh the Cortez Fisherman is just fantastic!

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