Mission Painting
16" x 20" acrylic on canvas
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This painting is a commission - sort of. I'm working on a big project and the people wanted the image of my California mission paintings. One problem - these paintings are in limited edition prints so they can't be used for this venture. So I got in the mission-painting frame of mind and did this one as a potential project image. Missions are so interesting for me to paint, especially in this funky Mexican style. I guess it's my south Texas upbringing plus travels in both Mexico and New Mexico where there are so many "ancient" churches with wonderful character. Now - about this project - can't tell you too many details yet because they're still being worked out. But it's very exciting! On that note, I better head to the studio and get to work!
Have a beautiful day!
Claudia,
Love the Mission painting ... reminds me of the Southwest Missions I have seen over the years. I grew up in West Texas ... no Missions up there, but wonderful Missions in Santa Fe, NM.
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Thanks, Paul - where are your roots in West Texas? My roots are firmly Texan!! Glad you like this painting. I understand from another email that you're a painter, too. Would love to see some of your art. I don't have any plein air classes going now but I may in the future. Wouldn't it be great to do a plein air mission painting class! I'll have to ponder that -
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Hi Claudia,
Yep ... I am a Texan, born and raised in Lubbock, TX. I am currently considering several pieces with fields of Blue Bonnets. Please consider doing an plein air class. Being deaf, I love the arts. It's a way to be expressive "visually" versus orally. Though I am oral and have a cochlear implant - I function just like any other normal person. During the day I work with Hearing Impaired students throughout Riverside County and at night and weekends, I play with my paints. It's my time of relaxation away from the stress and strain of the job. Your paintings relax me, as I love the colors you use. I will see if I can forward some of my paintings to you ... may have to send as an attachment, as I don't have a website to display my arts. Currently, I have several pieces on display at the Hemet Valley Art Association. I would like to consider the internet as a way to display and sell them -- a larger audience versus the small town of Hemet.
Thank you.
Paul
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I love this painting. It is so nice and pretty. I hope u r proud of this painting because it is so awesome!
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Maddi - thanks for checking out the art and for your comments. Why don't you try to do a mission painting and send a photo of it to me. That would be very cool. Did you and Meghan check out your own art on my blog? Love ya! Nana
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I m pleased to see mission art here ....
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