tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78747773811089969792012-02-16T04:09:56.884-08:00Painting The SouthWestTwo Women Artists meet up in New Mexico. Debbie Flood, from the East in Maine, and CheyAnne Sexton from Taos, New Mexico. They decide to hook up and photograph Taos, NM. From this adventurous day, you will find Watercolors and Photographs that both of us are working on, plus art from other areas in New Mexico and beyond. Follow us on our travels of the SouthWest.Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-37539051359738039772012-02-03T16:18:00.001-08:002012-02-03T16:18:04.262-08:00Arizona Rocks, Cowboy on Horseback with Rifle, Watercolor in progress by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g8TvuD6HuX8/Tyx5J6DVSPI/AAAAAAAAEkQ/6SWXrAnDXHc/s1600-h/People%252520rocks%252520progress%2525201%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="People rocks progress 1 Large Web view" border="0" alt="People rocks progress 1 Large Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3f8HyjUk9mE/Tyx5KmG8wlI/AAAAAAAAEkY/bF5wNPZOt-c/People%252520rocks%252520progress%2525201%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PNZIng3BPkU/Tyx5LbyiYOI/AAAAAAAAEkg/HspQYOjuiOI/s1600-h/People%252520rocks%252520progress%252520detail%2525202%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="People rocks progress detail 2 Large Web view" border="0" alt="People rocks progress detail 2 Large Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zuu0MC2m6Z8/Tyx5MOJcu_I/AAAAAAAAEko/IdM45JEGdTc/People%252520rocks%252520progress%252520detail%2525202%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" height="244"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1IIXkjkq3Nc/Tyx5M-cNw6I/AAAAAAAAEkw/rmKK8tCOPZs/s1600-h/People%252520rocks%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="People rocks progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="People rocks progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Oxidzw-wTr0/Tyx5Nfzc4iI/AAAAAAAAEk4/93laiDsZ_PA/People%252520rocks%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oUQSwBcM1to/Tyx5OZ2BRtI/AAAAAAAAElA/N-A7BnjBYyU/s1600-h/People%252520rocks%252520progress%2525203%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="People rocks progress 3 Large Web view" border="0" alt="People rocks progress 3 Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-esHwI3795LQ/Tyx5O_7k3yI/AAAAAAAAElI/xVi35fBLNC0/People%252520rocks%252520progress%2525203%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="200"></a></p> <p>My latest watercolor is this scene of a Rifleman on horse back in the Arizona Country side.</p> <p>I have been using the Images I had taken, when I was in Prescott, Arizona, to create the background of boulders and rocks that jet up out of the Earth. Those rocks formations were gorgeous.</p> <p>Today, while I worked on this painting, I deviated away from the reference photo to create my own light, shadow, time of day, and placement of rocks and trees to create a pleasing composition. </p> <p>I enjoy painting rocks, so you can imagine how excited I was to see all these wonderful rocks, when I visited Arizona. So many interesting patterns, shapes and colors.</p> <p>This painting measures 15 x 18 inches.</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:3d76dfee-ab10-4b17-8942-59c57c4d106b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Prescott" rel="tag">Prescott</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/rocks" rel="tag">rocks</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/canyons" rel="tag">canyons</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Paint+horse" rel="tag">Paint horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/rifle" rel="tag">rifle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+art" rel="tag">western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest" rel="tag">southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/wild+west" rel="tag">wild west</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-3753905135973803977?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-59771291751518457602012-02-02T12:47:00.001-08:002012-02-02T12:47:07.109-08:00The Start of the ‘Cowgirl Series’ by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3tFjOCbhmhU/Tyr2PpvWjqI/AAAAAAAAEeM/2W8SkuNPQkE/s1600-h/Braiding%252520under%252520the%252520pine%2525201%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Braiding under the pine 1 Large Web view" border="0" alt="Braiding under the pine 1 Large Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Fnz5uKsPaDM/Tyr2QLGXvbI/AAAAAAAAEeU/4-2c8_7Fg08/Braiding%252520under%252520the%252520pine%2525201%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Braiding under the Pine</em></p> <p>5 x 7 Watercolor $100.00 no frame or $275.00 with a frame. Plus Shipping.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cAkgAd-zCVs/Tyr2Q7sNDkI/AAAAAAAAEec/hnnCanOSoOQ/s1600-h/Canyon%252520Solitude%252520web%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canyon Solitude web Large Web view" border="0" alt="Canyon Solitude web Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-47HRVLF9M8U/Tyr2Ra2spPI/AAAAAAAAEek/pKdkxD4b0ak/Canyon%252520Solitude%252520web%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Canyon Solitude</em></p> <p>7 x 5 Watercolor, $100.00 no frame, or $275.00 with a frame. Plus shipping.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HJKXCuhkWRw/Tyr2SLlL7xI/AAAAAAAAEes/8_V5Jhz9cuA/s1600-h/Canyon%252520wedding%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canyon wedding Large Web view" border="0" alt="Canyon wedding Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Amue3CLDtqc/Tyr2SrS_0DI/AAAAAAAAEe0/5l7RorNmxro/Canyon%252520wedding%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="173" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Canyon Wedding</em></p> <p>7 x 5 Watercolor, $100.00 no frame, $275.00 with a frame. Plus shipping.</p> <p>A few weeks ago, I had a thought to create some small paintings of Cowgirls of all ages doing various things with their horses or ranch life.</p> <p>So far, I have created these three little gems! I really like them a lot. I have created them, using my own photographs as reference and the Canyons and rocks that I had experienced when I went out West last Summer. </p> <p>I especially enjoyed painting the latest one, <em>Canyon Wedding</em>. I love a challenge with my watercolors and creating that sheer see through effect of the white head gear and the piece draped over the horse’s withers, was a very fun challenge.</p> <p>I have packed and shipped out two large paintings to the Moreno Valley Arts Council Winter Exhibit, in Angel Fire, New Mexico. That exhibit runs February 14- 21, 2012.</p> <p>Back to the drawing and painting table for me!</p> <p>More works in the making and more exhibits to enter and Galleries to send work to.</p> <p>Have a great weekend, coming up! Go Patriots!</p> <p>~ Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:c9b55400-7e89-48b2-a39c-619a67229875" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Series" rel="tag">Series</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Paintings" rel="tag">Paintings</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Canyons" rel="tag">Canyons</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Red+Rocks" rel="tag">Red Rocks</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Wedding" rel="tag">Wedding</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Braiding" rel="tag">Braiding</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Riding" rel="tag">Riding</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/trail+ride" rel="tag">trail ride</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Paint" rel="tag">Paint</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horse" rel="tag">Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Paint+Horse" rel="tag">Paint Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Buckskin+Horse" rel="tag">Buckskin Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Barrel+Racing" rel="tag">Barrel Racing</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Pine+Tree" rel="tag">Pine Tree</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-5977129175151845760?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-74085019947080248432012-01-24T10:33:00.001-08:002012-01-24T10:33:32.975-08:00‘Spirit Horse Pass’ Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-khP5qwkqjRc/Tx75eS-zuXI/AAAAAAAAEZI/eNV8z8Ue-8o/s1600-h/Spirit%252520Horse%252520Pass%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spirit Horse Pass Large Web view" border="0" alt="Spirit Horse Pass Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zEKDsOX0q3s/Tx75fB2JAAI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/M9-ZcII-Oao/Spirit%252520Horse%252520Pass%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="202"></a> <p> <em>Spirit Horse Pass</em> 15 x 18 Watercolor. $1,400.00 <p>The image above, is my latest completed watercolor <em>Spirit Horse Pass. </em><br>There was a lot of unexplained things going on, while I was creating this painting.</p> <p>As many of you know, I had gone out West during the Summer of 2011. While I was in Arizona, I did as much site seeing and photograph taking as I could. What entranced me most about the place was the outcropping of rocks. </p> <p>Those rocks held magical shapes and Spirits for me. I could see shapes of hands, some looked like mittens others like bare hands reaching up out of the earth, reaching to be free of their stone encasement. Other shapes took on the look of Tribes, mothers carrying children, wearing drapes of blankets and clothing over their heads, all marching towards the horizon. I felt as if I was walking on sacred ground, and the past of the West was all around me. There is so much History there, and for me, the stones, boulders and rocks were telling me a loud story. </p> <p>Several weeks ago, I was flipping through my images of riders and horses, and also going through my Arizona trip photos. There was those rocks, and I knew I had to start using them in backgrounds of my paintings.<br>The boulders in this painting, <em>Spirit Horse Pass</em>, are those of Prescott, Arizona. I had gone to visit the Phippen Museum of Western Art. As I arrived a little early, before they opened, I set off on a landscape adventure. And there was those rocks with the hands and mittens. </p> <p>Here at the studio, I found the image I wanted from my files, and sketched out the rock's shapes for this painting. I transferred them onto the watercolor paper, along with the rider and horse, reference photo taken at a local horse show. I didn't have a lot of planned out things for this painting, as I got the image transferred and ready to paint. This rider and horse are the same team I had used in the watercolor <em>Moon shine run</em>. <br></p> <p>As I started to lay down color onto the front of the horse, I could visualize an Appaloosa. I grew up with Appys and the love and bond I had with them came forward.<br>So, I had my horse color, and as I painted the horse, the hand print on the shoulder showed up. Wow, I thought, and I continued on that theme.<br>Then I thought, I would like to keep the background the same colors as the horse and stay along that 'spot' theme. I thought "snow". So I proceeded to lay in rock color here and there, leaving the paper white, where the snow would be. I worked it all, so it would have a pleasing flow.</p> <p>When a good amount of rocks and snow was built up, I stepped back and took a look at how it was coming along, over all. Wow! What did I see?! I saw horse head shapes emerging from the rocks and snow. Some looked like race horses with blinkers on, others looked like horse head skulls, others were partial face, nose, arched necks and so on. I was totally amazed and dumb founded at what was happening with this painting! Believe me, none of this was planned.</p> <p>As I kept working on the rocks, I just painted and let my subconscious take over. I didn't want to "try" to paint horse shapes, I just let "what will be, will be". And sure enough, there was more Horses in the rocks. I then had my title for this painting, <em>Spirit Horse Pass. </em>This painting came from a place that I cannot explain. It was not planned, it was not foreseen.</p> <p>The rocks and landscape spoke to me, out there in Arizona, and are still speaking to me, through my art. <br>Pretty darn cool, if you ask me. </p> <p>So, take a look, and see how many horse heads and pieces you can find, in the rocks and snow. I found around 20. There is no right answer, it's all in what you, as an individual, are open to seeing. </p> <p>I am now taking names, to be on a waiting list for Professional Limited Edition Prints of 50, for <em>Spirit Horse Pass</em>.<br>15 x 18 Limited Edition Print $100.00 Hand signed and Numbered by me.<br>Approximate size 10 x 12 Open Edition Print $45.00 signed by me.<br>Ships flat and shipping fees are extra. Also there is a Maine Sales Tax, for Maine Residents.<br>You can email me at <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com?">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> if you would like a Print or two, or more.</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6c3ce834-0fea-4a7c-a58c-9c0ee86043bf" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Spirit+horses" rel="tag">Spirit horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/appaloosa" rel="tag">appaloosa</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western" rel="tag">western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+art" rel="tag">western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest" rel="tag">southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor.+Hidden+shapes" rel="tag">watercolor. Hidden shapes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horse+heads" rel="tag">horse heads</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/painting" rel="tag">painting</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Phippen+museum" rel="tag">Phippen museum</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7408501994708024843?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-63641975034989240762012-01-17T12:56:00.001-08:002012-01-17T12:56:42.057-08:00Appaloosa, Cowboy and Snow on the Rocks. Watercolor in Progress by Debbie Flood.<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p9ojTCiKJz4/TxXgfvPJrLI/AAAAAAAAEXY/DL3J0LVx1yc/s1600-h/Appaloosa%252520in%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Appaloosa in progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Appaloosa in progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aA-Y7woBhNY/TxXggI6cXNI/AAAAAAAAEXg/YKaj182nvb8/Appaloosa%252520in%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0UMPlRhUAbA/TxXggsCuVwI/AAAAAAAAEXo/0wORMUmrQWo/s1600-h/Appaloosa%252520detail%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Appaloosa detail progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Appaloosa detail progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JAWiUoiJQoA/TxXghaL-jyI/AAAAAAAAEXw/UI_nLh0SS0g/Appaloosa%252520detail%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Kx5f30lt5ok/TxXgh70vtFI/AAAAAAAAEX4/oD0SKPpBovU/s1600-h/Appaloosa%252520in%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Appaloosa in progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Appaloosa in progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-db2Ez5sFpJo/TxXgiY0Iu2I/AAAAAAAAEYA/mjwwnreTqmE/Appaloosa%252520in%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>I’ve got a new Watercolor in progress. This is an Appaloosa being ridden through some canyon rocks covered in snow, that has melted and re-froze.</p> <p>I wanted to keep the same theme of the horse color with the background and this is what came about. Sometimes I have a background planned out, but once I get painting, something else takes over and so I just follow my brush and get lost in the process of creating. I don’t try to be the Boss of my creations and tell them what to do. Things go wrong with the painting when I do that. </p> <p>The background rocks are from a bunch of rocks that I photographed in Prescott, Arizona. I loved the shapes of them and they work well for this background.</p> <p>Enjoy.</p> <p>Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:42450d3c-e1ff-4c76-8648-b8bfdb6853fb" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Appaloosa" rel="tag">Appaloosa</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horse" rel="tag">Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-6364197503498924076?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-69376689328047562352012-01-15T09:23:00.000-08:002012-01-15T09:23:39.985-08:00Purchase Debbie Flood Western Art Prints From Her Blog<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">You can now purchase Debbie Flood Western Art Prints with Paypal buttons. Easy, Fast, Paypal, and you do not need a Paypal account to purchase using these buttons. Major Credit Cards and e-checks accepted.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> The Prints are listed with more info, images, and pricing and Purchase buttons by clicking on the link in the top of Debbie Flood's Blog "Purchase Western Art Prints" or follow this Link:</span></span></h6><a class="external UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_MED_Image" data-ft="{"type":41}" href="http://debbieflood.blogspot.com/p/purchase-western-art-prints.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" class="img" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQAcp7JEAX_Yqr-B&w=90&h=90&url=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-S8aj0MsuEok%2FTsbr0QDKNII%2FAAAAAAAADTc%2FvSDbMHKlm04%2Fs364%2FTell%2Bme%2Bit%2527s%2Bok%2BLarge%2BWeb%2Bview.jpg" /></a><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" data-ft="{"type":11}"><strong><a href="http://debbieflood.blogspot.com/p/purchase-western-art-prints.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debbie Flood, Studio happenings: Purchase Western Art Prints</a></strong></div><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" data-ft="{"type":11}"><strong> </strong></div><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" data-ft="{"type":11}"><strong>Thank you and enjoy!</strong></div><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" data-ft="{"type":11}"><strong>~Debbie</strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-6937668932804756235?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-68315875834973690572012-01-14T21:30:00.000-08:002012-01-14T21:30:56.232-08:00Old Blue Chevy Watercolor and a commission two…My honey made me my very own great big semi-round painting desk. And I’ve been a very busy girl ever since<br />(now you know why I’ve been absent).<br />I started my own watercolour painting of this Old Blue Chevy in the Field<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mi3boAnzKIk/TxJi5LDCumI/AAAAAAAABnE/VSouhmCN_C8/s1600/WMold+blue+chevy+rustyphotomerge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mi3boAnzKIk/TxJi5LDCumI/AAAAAAAABnE/VSouhmCN_C8/s400/WMold+blue+chevy+rustyphotomerge.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CheyAnneSexton?section_id=10843790" target="_blank">Old Blue Chevy in the Field</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2nNI4tX6c8/TxJjgRvOExI/AAAAAAAABnM/qJU_mI-cbXc/s1600/WMWMJan142012_4272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2nNI4tX6c8/TxJjgRvOExI/AAAAAAAABnM/qJU_mI-cbXc/s400/WMWMJan142012_4272.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Blue Chevy WaterColour</td></tr></tbody></table>and here is the almost finished piece…. <br /><br />Soon to be on sale on <a href="http://cheyannesexton.etsy.com/" target="_blank" title="old blue chevy watercolor">my etsy store </a>@$150. If you care to pre-purchase it here just email me and I will send you an invoice. I will pay shipping and insurance here in the 48 states.<br />Plus I’ve been working on a commission of a very large 22×30 peacock watercolor. Photos to come after my client approves it and I get it shipped out. Very fun and super colorful. It’s based on this little image I had for sale as well. there seems to be a run on peacocks.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hWRTTe8AA1Y/TxJj_vKZSDI/AAAAAAAABnU/K4rxalEkL3Q/s1600/wmIMG_6243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hWRTTe8AA1Y/TxJj_vKZSDI/AAAAAAAABnU/K4rxalEkL3Q/s400/wmIMG_6243.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Peacock</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />wait till you see the big one…..WOWZa<br />thanks for visiting and as always<br />Peace n Abundance,<br /><em>CheyAnne❧</em><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-6831587583497369057?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>newmexicomtngirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213268941366534259noreply@blogger.com0Taos, NM, USA36.4072485 -105.573066536.356131000000005 -105.6520305 36.458366 -105.4941025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-21605243839749246142012-01-13T17:22:00.001-08:002012-01-13T17:22:20.532-08:00Moreno Valley Arts Council Membership and Winter Exhibit, Watercolors Accepted by Debbie Flood.<p> </p> <p>Last week I was invited to become a member of the Moreno Valley Arts Council in Angel Fire, New Mexico. I graciously accepted and then I was told I was eligible to enter the Juried Competition of the Winter Exhibit.</p> <p>COOL! I entered three Watercolors into this exhibit and I’m pleased to announce that all three were accepted!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QxDhsuvCsFk/TxDYu62Se2I/AAAAAAAAEQ0/ubLUaPTfBgQ/s1600-h/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Moon shine run Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Moon shine run Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U3gebQFCrU4/TxDYvbbWxMI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/-bhw5s5Sotc/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Moon shine run</em> 20 x 16 Watercolor</p> <p>Here is a photo of <em>Moon shine run</em> in it’s new frame:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3AWW0No9Vho/TxDYvyCitZI/AAAAAAAAERE/6Dl4AWHHTR4/s1600-h/me%252520and%252520moonshine%252520run%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="me and moonshine run Medium Web view" border="0" alt="me and moonshine run Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pAfk2jxlSbE/TxDYwmou5-I/AAAAAAAAERM/x8QU7HL2e_o/me%252520and%252520moonshine%252520run%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>The photo is tinted a little too much on the pink and yellows! But the painting looks fabulous in this frame package.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--DRJXRmZrNU/TxDYxKvN-rI/AAAAAAAAERU/Zv9sxPXh2X8/s1600-h/Riders%252520of%252520the%252520storm%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Riders of the storm Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Riders of the storm Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O5zCkpnaGXg/TxDYx9l9OyI/AAAAAAAAERc/19di__aDh_c/Riders%252520of%252520the%252520storm%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="180"></a></p> <p><em>Riders of the storm</em> 14 x 19 Watercolor </p> <p>This will be going into a 3 inch wide, weathered, Barn wood frame.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-o0D8_I_LFoo/TxDYyW6IJjI/AAAAAAAAERk/4zmRYRcXgsg/s1600-h/Minor%252520Adjustments%252520pro%252520photo%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Minor Adjustments pro photo Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Minor Adjustments pro photo Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-weX9j4t57wk/TxDYy7IJcjI/AAAAAAAAERs/6L2wt3eNr1E/Minor%252520Adjustments%252520pro%252520photo%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="205"></a></p> <p><em>Minor adjustments</em> 15 x 18 Watercolor</p> <p>This painting will also be going into a 3 inch Wide, weathered, Barn wood frame.</p> <p>The exhibit dates are February 14 – 21, 2012 The Atrium in Centro Plaza, Angel Fire, New Mexico. </p> <p><a href="http://www.angelfireartspace.com">http://www.angelfireartspace.com</a> for more info.</p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6b185acf-7026-4954-8971-4b368c0e8cf4" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Angel+Fire" rel="tag">Angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Moreno+Valley+Arts+Council" rel="tag">Moreno Valley Arts Council</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Winter+Exhibit" rel="tag">Winter Exhibit</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horses" rel="tag">Horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboys" rel="tag">Cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Ranching" rel="tag">Ranching</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-2160524383974924614?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-47474128445319402622012-01-13T16:54:00.001-08:002012-01-13T16:54:45.556-08:00‘Double trouble’ Hereford Calves and a Cowboy in Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--FtQlvCE2Zw/TxDSUvNJwYI/AAAAAAAAEO0/8bj_piImIsg/s1600-h/Double%252520trouble%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Double trouble Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Double trouble Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BBXLODoXxHg/TxDSVCD4LxI/AAAAAAAAEO8/bVa9jn3wYXI/Double%252520trouble%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="194"></a></p> <p>I finished<em> Double trouble</em> today. 16 x 20 inches on 300 lb Arches Watercolor paper. $1,400.00</p> <p>I found a good solution to all that sage brush in the background. I created shadow from the mountain onto the top of the brush back there, which sent it further back there and hazed from the morning mist and cool air. To better push this feeling home, I created breath coming from the animals and cowboy, to show the coolness of the morning. </p> <p>I got up early that morning, to go photographing in Taos, NM. The air was cool and crisp. I loved it! But by the time I was photographing thee cute Herefords, it was very hot, and the sun was baking down. I love remembering what that cool morning was like, so I recreated that time of day.</p> <p>Enjoy,</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:8564f480-1125-4daa-88ba-ab42dd7aa537" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Hereford" rel="tag">Hereford</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cattle" rel="tag">Cattle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Calves" rel="tag">Calves</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Beef+cattle" rel="tag">Beef cattle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Quarter+horse" rel="tag">Quarter horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-4747412844531940262?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-11134358159170527502012-01-03T16:35:00.001-08:002012-01-03T16:35:46.720-08:00Update progress on the watercolor ‘Double trouble’ Calves & Cowboy by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6uRBlU-xUEk/TwOe3085fWI/AAAAAAAAEKI/ZOy-Zs8_g14/s1600-h/Double%252520trouble%252520progress%2525204%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Double trouble progress 4 Large Web view" border="0" alt="Double trouble progress 4 Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aBU4IXJr5d8/TwOe4UN_QhI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/om5NrLMcq_E/Double%252520trouble%252520progress%2525204%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="197"></a></p> <p>Here is today’s work on the<em> Double trouble</em> watercolor. </p> <p>Today, I realized just how much sage brush is in this painting! Ha ha. It stretches all the way to the top of the painting. But, I think I will improvise just a little, and put those pretty New Mexico Mountains back there. </p> <p>There are effects in that sage, that I can’t really get with a brush alone. So I have implemented a couple Watercolor pencils to give a dotted-sparkle effect in the bushes. Once I rough that in, I go over it some with a wet brush, to soften a few edges. So far, it has given a really nice effect.</p> <p>Today I was featured on another artists blog. Mary Hone calls it Artsy Fartsy Tuesday. It’s a really cute little blog, and fun! And of course she is a very talented artist herself! <a href="http://roxythetravelingdog.com/artsy-fartsy-tuesday-1312-debbie-flood/">Desert Raven Art</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by and looking.</p> <p>Please share with your family and friends if you would like.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:9765f247-b812-4361-9f7c-fe3fb8be4e31" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Calves" rel="tag">Calves</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Hereford" rel="tag">Hereford</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cattle+drive" rel="tag">Cattle drive</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Quarter+Horse" rel="tag">Quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sage+brush" rel="tag">Sage brush</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+art" rel="tag">western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-1113435815917052750?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-78685813112729119082012-01-02T16:33:00.001-08:002012-01-02T16:33:53.968-08:00‘Double trouble’ Hereford Calves and a Cowboy on Horse Back, Watercolor in Progress by Debbie Flood.<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RLtl44gJnUo/TwJM6mMuSoI/AAAAAAAAEI0/XvvxnC5TVXo/s1600-h/Double%252520trouble%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Double trouble progress 3 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Double trouble progress 3 Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-22pbSezitI0/TwJM7PNf5CI/AAAAAAAAEI8/LZD9_ghFgcg/Double%252520trouble%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2hDclv-QxOA/TwJM724xNpI/AAAAAAAAEJE/-ywe-j6mcL0/s1600-h/Double%252520trouble%252520detail%252520progress%2525203%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Double trouble detail progress 3 Large Web view" border="0" alt="Double trouble detail progress 3 Large Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jOhAd_vMfls/TwJM8WQGtmI/AAAAAAAAEJM/3InTqoojEQ8/Double%252520trouble%252520detail%252520progress%2525203%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="153"></a></p> <p>Yes, I’ve started another one! ha ha. I like having a lot of paintings going on at once. Many times, the paper needs to dry, so while waiting for that, I can work on another one. Also, I get such a high from painting (No, not from paint fumes, but the pure joy of creating art) that when one is completed, it’s a bit of a let down, for it to be over. With another one still in progress, I don’t have that let down feeling. I simply move on to the next one. I guess you could say I am addicted to painting. Guess there are worse things to have an addiction over, huh?</p> <p>Aren’t these little Hereford calves cute?? I photographed them in Taos, NM. They were peeking in and out of the gorgeous sage brush. The colors sent my senses on an explosion! I tell ya, I have so so many images from my trips that I want to paint. It was a “painting subject matter” over load! </p> <p>The horse and rider in this painting, is from an image I took here in Maine. Gathering those ‘cowboy’ images around here in my local areas, are great for sticking into paintings like this. They help to play out a story in the painting.</p> <p>This watercolor is 16 x 20 inches on 300lb Arches Watercolor Paper. I’ve lovingly titled it <em>Double trouble</em>.</p> <p>I hope that the start to your 2012 is going great!</p> <p>Happy Trails,</p> <p>Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:d14c07eb-a573-4657-ad18-3c697d629b29" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cattle" rel="tag">cattle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/calves" rel="tag">calves</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/hereford" rel="tag">hereford</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/white+face+cow" rel="tag">white face cow</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/red+cow" rel="tag">red cow</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bull" rel="tag">bull</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/beef+cattle" rel="tag">beef cattle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Taos New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Quarter+Horse" rel="tag">Quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cow+Horse" rel="tag">Cow Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Roundup" rel="tag">Roundup</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cattle+drive" rel="tag">cattle drive</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7868581311272911908?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-29703233126689306912011-12-30T16:03:00.001-08:002011-12-30T16:03:29.206-08:00New Watercolors in Progress, Pistols, Calves, and a Roping Cowgirl! by Debbie Flood<p>Well, the year is winding down, but I sure am not! I’m getting ready to ring in a fantastic 2012!</p> <p>My commissions of 2011 are all finished, 2 have been shipped off and have arrived at their destination. The 3rd painting is packed up, and will ship out to New Mexico the 1st week of January 2012.</p> <p>What’s on my studio watercolor table???</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Toofa5qoP6s/Tv5RP21BvlI/AAAAAAAAEE8/8WeGYwm8s-o/s1600-h/Pistol%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Pistol progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Pistol progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bjklEPU8eJY/Tv5RQT4i5NI/AAAAAAAAEFE/i0GCokNFwSE/Pistol%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="188"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VKqMvnQB11Q/Tv5RQ3CEJ3I/AAAAAAAAEFM/bpjimG-J8wU/s1600-h/pistol%252520detail%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pistol detail progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="pistol detail progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gzAXthjvQVo/Tv5RRQPALNI/AAAAAAAAEFU/W1sTLZk_Yzg/pistol%252520detail%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>It’s a watercolor of a Pistol, Cowboy Hat, Holster, and an old black and white photo of a cowboy and horse. The pistol is a family member (so to speak, ha ha) and I was given some great reference images of it. The hat is from some of my own photos I have taken, and the barn board walls are from my memory of what the old boards look like. The old photo, is thrown in for some story telling nostalgia. Notice the coffee ring stain on the corner of the photo?</p> <p>Now, Onto some others that are works in progress:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J3_VozmAdxg/Tv5RR1gOuKI/AAAAAAAAEFc/4qV2W8ThCus/s1600-h/learning%252520the%252520ropes%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="learning the ropes progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="learning the ropes progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u9ZF8DZZEP8/Tv5RSCkyM6I/AAAAAAAAEFk/5U9Eiik4Iyk/learning%252520the%252520ropes%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>This watercolor (above) is <em>Learnin` the ropes</em>. I took the reference image for this painting in Sedona, Arizona. I went there, with a couple other artists for a day of horse back riding, eating some awesome cowboy breakfast, and learnin` to rope! I was surprised at how stiff the roping rope is. One definitely needs gloves when working seriously with this rope.</p> <p>Most of the progress on this painting was done on the right side of the painting, back there in the mountains and distant landscape.</p> <p>Another work in Progress is this very fresh new start:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JaMarpCZvvE/Tv5RSu9IEGI/AAAAAAAAEFs/1YbNsxZfUIE/s1600-h/calves%252520progressMedium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="calves progressMedium Web view" border="0" alt="calves progressMedium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9UQ3x7lVAs8/Tv5RTLGalvI/AAAAAAAAEF0/UviFO0ThocU/calves%252520progressMedium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>This is the bare bones of this painting. I have sketches, two different ones, that I am moving around and working with to create a pleasing composition. The calves, are Hereford. Pretty red and white calves, nestled in the sage brush. I took reference photos of them, while I was in Taos, NM. The horse is from a photo I took here in Maine, back in 2010. A great example of East meets West! I’m looking forward to this painting, with the complimentary colors of sage brush and the reds of the animals.</p> <p>And, some other works that are still on my table, waiting for my attention:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--QHgp6hIb1U/Tv5RTq_ogKI/AAAAAAAAEF8/MeG_y5o3P7Q/s1600-h/cowgirl%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cowgirl progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="cowgirl progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fOue-cQWjRg/Tv5RUFMF5WI/AAAAAAAAEGE/Jr_cBH8zxac/cowgirl%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="223"></a></p> <p>This is a fun watercolor, with running and jumping wild horses, and the cowgirl can sit and watch in delight. In her mind, she’s got the best life, and this is how she enjoys her down time.</p> <p>Thank you for taking a look and reading what I’m up to in the studio.</p> <p>I wish for you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.</p> <p>Happy trails!</p> <p>Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ba9808ee-e0c4-4ff8-ae3e-b9501edc869c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Pistol" rel="tag">Pistol</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/gun" rel="tag">gun</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+pistol" rel="tag">western pistol</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Holster" rel="tag">Holster</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Hereford" rel="tag">Hereford</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cattle" rel="tag">cattle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/calves" rel="tag">calves</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+art" rel="tag">Western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirl" rel="tag">cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/wild+horses" rel="tag">wild horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-2970323312668930691?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-82868129831337180022011-12-26T16:40:00.001-08:002011-12-26T16:40:30.965-08:00‘Riders of the Storm’ Buckskin Horse and Cowgirl, beat the storm, Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d9aB1ZgFi60/TvkT-4uBIKI/AAAAAAAAEBg/aZ4tNlz_KBk/s1600-h/Cowgirl%252520run%252520progress%2525208%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cowgirl run progress 8 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Cowgirl run progress 8 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rcCK3N0jLOQ/TvkT_rSZ9wI/AAAAAAAAEBo/7Ijr8rWFZuE/Cowgirl%252520run%252520progress%2525208%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="179"></a></p> <p>This Watercolor is still in Progress. Riders of the storm is 14 x 19 inches and very detailed!</p> <p>It features those gorgeous canyons of Sedona, Arizona, and the large bird of prey shadow that flickers over the landscape. A lightning strike in the distant dark clouds creates a feeling of urgency to get home or under cover. While out in Arizona, I saw these dark thunder heads move in fast around the canyon walls and Red Rocks. It gets very intense.</p> <p>Just a week ago, I was Elected and Invited into the International Guild of Realism, IGOR. I’m so honored and proud to have been Elected into this Membership. You can look at the website by following the link. <a href="http://realismguild.com">http://realismguild.com</a> </p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ede12196-85db-417e-8ada-c0ccdcf80b59" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/International+Guild+of+Realism" rel="tag">International Guild of Realism</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/IGOR" rel="tag">IGOR</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Buckskin+Horse" rel="tag">Buckskin Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western" rel="tag">Western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Eagle" rel="tag">Eagle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Equine" rel="tag">Equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona" rel="tag">Sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Thunderstorms" rel="tag">Thunderstorms</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Lightning" rel="tag">Lightning</a></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Inquiries to purchase, and also Gallery Owners who would like to Represent my work should be directed to debflood@debfloodart.com</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:0306fee8-449e-4013-9f46-abb34aab5313" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+Art" rel="tag">Southwest Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Mustang" rel="tag">Mustang</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Burros" rel="tag">Burros</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-8286812983133718002?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-62943111499187625872011-12-26T16:14:00.000-08:002011-12-26T16:14:59.122-08:00Investigators, Guest Artist on Painting a Mustang A Day Challenge Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JhXIHIKlUrA/TvkNiDLsmKI/AAAAAAAAEAY/ZVwJ2t4nAag/s1600/Investigators+Large+Web+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JhXIHIKlUrA/TvkNiDLsmKI/AAAAAAAAEAY/ZVwJ2t4nAag/s320/Investigators+Large+Web+view.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I finished the Watercolor <i>Investigators</i>. This painting is 12 x 16 and depicts two burros who are 'Knoxville' and 'Hood'. This painting was created for another blog, that I was asked to be a guest artist on. The blog is <a href="http://mustangadaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/12/mustang-day-challenge-guest-artist.html">Mustang Challenge A Day</a> by Linda L. Martin. <br />There you will learn about Linda's project, as well as the info on the cute Burros and their 'mom' Debra Gulley, who supplied me with images of the two boys.<br />I enjoyed putting these guys in the Arizona (Sedona) landscape.<br /><br /><br />Inquiries to purchase, and also Gallery Owners who would like to Represent my work should be directed to debflood@debfloodart.com<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br />Debbie Flood<br />http://www.debfloodart.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-6294311149918762587?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-23437331085370437322011-12-12T12:22:00.001-08:002011-12-12T12:22:07.508-08:00Three Commission works by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8EjDXCc1chY/TuZiW6r13OI/AAAAAAAAD2c/Gm2fD2kGY1o/s1600-h/commission%252520Janet%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="commission Janet progress 4 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="commission Janet progress 4 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--Avbiq4slDI/TuZiXRRo4DI/AAAAAAAAD2k/LjYtG_b2KWg/commission%252520Janet%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="244"></a></p> <p>Well, this watercolor just didn’t work out right. The face had too much detail to it, and the client wanted something more obscure and fantasy like, even though still having that ‘essence’ of the girl and horse that it is of.</p> <p>So, with much discussion, and then some silent thought on my part for a few hours, it hit me! The girl and the horse are too close to the viewer.</p> <p>Most of my paintings have the subject matter in the middle ground, not the foreground! WOW…I thought! So I pushed the rider and horse back into the landscape more. This is the sketch that has been approved, and I have already gotten it transferred to the watercolor paper and have applied a little bit of paint. The sketch is below here:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-63rNwQ8CCUU/TuZiX7RlYaI/AAAAAAAAD2s/z2QHv0IxsTQ/s1600-h/New%252520sketch%252520Quick%252520e-mail%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="New sketch Quick e-mail view" border="0" alt="New sketch Quick e-mail view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mv6egMFmVmw/TuZiYcNxYUI/AAAAAAAAD20/YpdH5WiaDQI/New%252520sketch%252520Quick%252520e-mail%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244"></a></p> <p>Then just recently, like this past weekend, I had a Facebook fan page, fan, commission me to do a Graphite painting of him and his Paso Fino Mare.</p> <p>Love this image of them! The photo he sent me, is of their full bodies. After a little bit of discussion, we decided to crop in close to them, for a more intimate feel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ka3LM6ww56E/TuZiY0Pd2ZI/AAAAAAAAD28/4u4Nx04Rd6g/s1600-h/Dale%252520adkins%252520commission%252520progress%2525201%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Dale adkins commission progress 1 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Dale adkins commission progress 1 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r0J3aPGzXc8/TuZiZTvfmrI/AAAAAAAAD3E/ijB6hSl8t8s/Dale%252520adkins%252520commission%252520progress%2525201%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183"></a></p> <p>He also asked that I change the hat he had on, in the photo, to a cowboy hat. FUN!</p> <p>Here is an image of today’s work on this Graphite Painting:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fkhun9ZLGrU/TuZiZ0XUUKI/AAAAAAAAD3M/QSVA7IveyvU/s1600-h/Dale%252520adkins%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Dale adkins progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Dale adkins progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k8cPIiBKE6g/TuZiaf8ML8I/AAAAAAAAD3U/Nsg-4laVyrs/Dale%252520adkins%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>And, here is a completed commission, done in Watercolor. This one will be shipping out of the studio soon.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ELdIPS58v0o/TuZibH_BE2I/AAAAAAAAD3c/3-qGIZVSyMI/s1600-h/BJ%252520nancy%252520fixed%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="BJ nancy fixed Medium Web view" border="0" alt="BJ nancy fixed Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sojxKZfo1Os/TuZibjduVLI/AAAAAAAAD3k/GujqAzXVu2c/BJ%252520nancy%252520fixed%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="195"></a></p> <p>It’s been a very busy few weeks here in the studio. </p> <p>Not only with commission work, but with getting ready for exhibit entries, and hitting deadlines for interviews, and guest artist stuff on other Blogs. And painting new work for the 2012 exhibits. </p> <p>Happy Holidays!</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:db6b877d-5bf9-4c9c-9b81-0d8e72d7c795" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Commission+Portrait" rel="tag">Commission Portrait</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor+Portrait" rel="tag">Watercolor Portrait</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine+portrait" rel="tag">equine portrait</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/people+and+horses+portraits" rel="tag">people and horses portraits</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-2343733108537043732?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-17873519221537116992011-12-12T11:57:00.001-08:002011-12-12T11:57:29.126-08:00‘Moon shine run’ Cowboy & black horse race through the Canyon Desert, watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6-TkabQjv9Y/TuZcpo-9VYI/AAAAAAAAD08/GhqN-ERw-YA/s1600-h/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Moon shine run Large Web view" border="0" alt="Moon shine run Large Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ryE88rshWrs/TuZcqCWSpMI/AAAAAAAAD1E/S209XItU-5g/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>It was brought to my attention today, how I haven’t posted anything since November 30th! Wow, I’m so sorry to leave you all hanging!</p> <p>So much work in the studio going on. I think what I’ll do is break down each work of art into it’s own blog post. That way, it will archive and be easy to find later down the road.</p> <p>I finished <em>Moon shine run</em>. 20 x 16 watercolor on Arches 300lb watercolor paper.</p> <p>Man, this is one exciting painting! The moon is full, and hey, didn’t we just have one of those this past weekend??. The only light this couple have as they thunder down through the canyon walls, zig zagging in and out and around cactus is the light of the Moon.</p> <p>I am making Prints of this painting too! This week, I’ll be taking it to the Photographer and a Print run, limited to 50, will be offered. Print #1 is already spoken for. 20 x 16 $100.00 plus shipping.</p> <p>My next post will be about my commissions of late.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:5a7227ef-b70d-43a0-a391-14a3be27c2f2" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+horse" rel="tag">Black horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/desert" rel="tag">desert</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/canyon" rel="tag">canyon</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+art" rel="tag">western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/moon+shine" rel="tag">moon shine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Prints" rel="tag">Prints</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Limited+Edition+Prints" rel="tag">Limited Edition Prints</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-1787351922153711699?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-73766689969429223552011-11-30T16:48:00.001-08:002011-11-30T16:48:23.258-08:00Wild Burros, & Young Lady Riding Bare Back through the Western Landscape, works in progress by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SUwgIQcymLk/TtbOz7ki0kI/AAAAAAAADow/qcpPtmXnYMc/s1600-h/Burros%252520Progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Burros Progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Burros Progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_ve2Phu9bD0/TtbO0lWX8QI/AAAAAAAADo4/R_duWL4hRZM/Burros%252520Progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182"></a></p> <p>Oh my gosh…how cute are these Burros? I was asked to be a guest Artist on another Artist’s Blog for December. She does a Wild Horse and Burro painting a day, challenge. The week/day that I will be doing, is about the Wild Burro. I’ll post links to the blog article, when it goes live. </p> <p>I had some “okay” images of Burros, but I have this friend and collector of my work that is a Wild Horse and Wild Burro Advocate, out in California. I contacted her, and she was so helpful in sending through some of her Burro images. Meet Knoxville and Hood. How cute are those names for Burros??!</p> <p>My friend is Debra Gulley and you can follow her wild horse advocate tweets here: <a href="http://twitter.com/ntnslykrazy">@ntnslykrazy</a> or her <a href="http://itsmylifeandiwilldecide.blogspot.com/">Blog Debra Gulley</a></p> <p>I really am having a lot of fun painting this watercolor. The landscape reminds me of my trip to Arizona this past Summer. I love painting that landscape! The colors and the rocks. I’m a bit of a rock freak, I guess. I’ve always loved painting them. This painting is 12 x 16 inches on 300lb Arches Cold Press Paper.</p> <p>Now, onto the more demanding painting in the studio at the moment:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TWcSFV4z0yY/TtbO1D4pErI/AAAAAAAADpA/uGc6xZ_Uzf8/s1600-h/Commission%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Commission progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Commission progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2ei1EnGwk14/TtbO1o8NzaI/AAAAAAAADpI/xaFww6c2QGk/Commission%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="202" height="244"></a></p> <p>This is a commission piece, from the Angel Fire ArtSpace Gallery in New Mexico. The work is from a very old photo, probably 1970’s era. I had to create the eye of the horse, as it is a black horse, and that eye was in shadow, so the whole thing was too dark to be found. </p> <p>This was going through some ugly stages, but I am working through them and it’s all starting to come together now. It is painted on a watercolor board, not the Arches Paper. So I’m getting re-acquainted with the board again. This painting is 12 x 10 inches.</p> <p>That’s what is happening this week in the Studio. And the thought of Christmas is looming over my head! I have my Studio Christmas Cards ready, they just need to be made out and addressed….and sent!</p> <p>Talk with you again soon,</p> <p>Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:54cf7ff6-00af-415a-b556-d6e7710633ee" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Burros" rel="tag">Burros</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Wild+Burros" rel="tag">Wild Burros</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Desert" rel="tag">Desert</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Rocks" rel="tag">Rocks</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horse+commissions" rel="tag">Horse commissions</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Equine" rel="tag">Equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+Horse" rel="tag">Black Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Bareback+riding" rel="tag">Bareback riding</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7376668996942922355?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-13189241616056808102011-11-28T17:08:00.001-08:002011-11-28T17:08:04.445-08:00Three Equine Watercolors at the Old Pass Gallery, Raton, New Mexico, Christmas Exhibit 2011 by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-prL_87gJPeA/TtQwZ_z6XSI/AAAAAAAADj8/OApyfXDNumU/s1600-h/Winter%252527s%252520days%252520work%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Winter's days work Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Winter's days work Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5E0QRDaCb50/TtQwarwRZVI/AAAAAAAADkE/vlBDD3C0xqA/Winter%252527s%252520days%252520work%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Winter’s Days Work</em> 7 x 5 Watercolor</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LEg8Tlx26lM/TtQwbZbw-9I/AAAAAAAADkM/YYOZJpBj5b0/s1600-h/Her%252520painted%252520pony%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Her painted pony Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Her painted pony Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9FiGisyyWfk/TtQwb3DgISI/AAAAAAAADkU/67EI4Z8DXZQ/Her%252520painted%252520pony%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Her painted pony</em> 7 x 5 Watercolor</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5u2PzqIOocY/TtQwcdf42fI/AAAAAAAADkc/z70di1BGUA4/s1600-h/One%252520horse%252520town%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="One horse town Medium Web view" border="0" alt="One horse town Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PEtu3hAXpTg/TtQwc301L6I/AAAAAAAADkk/-KLFipuXp8Y/One%252520horse%252520town%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>One horse town</em> 7 x 5 Watercolor</p> <h6><font size="2">Three of my smaller Watercolors are at the Old Pass Gallery, Raton, New Mexico for the Gallery's Christmas Exhibit. Now through December 31, 2011. </font></h6> <h6><font size="2">Old Pass Gallery 145 South 1st Street Raton, New Mexico. Ray Wolf, Owner Operator.</font></h6> <p> </p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:4a6160ce-e8c8-432f-89f6-e53442167ee9" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Raton+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Raton New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Old+Pass+Gallery" rel="tag">Old Pass Gallery</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western" rel="tag">western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest" rel="tag">southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirl" rel="tag">cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-1318924161605680810?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-52222611216441901102011-11-27T11:05:00.001-08:002011-11-27T11:05:43.946-08:00“The Climb” Wins the ‘President’s Award’ International Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas<p>by Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1TOIfRA7W3I/TtKJ_iuI2-I/AAAAAAAADdU/j1xwVA4QB3Y/s1600-h/The%252520Climb%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="The Climb Medium Web view" border="0" alt="The Climb Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bLUrcKLybug/TtKKAHAKwXI/AAAAAAAADdc/tsY3cUcdo5o/The%252520Climb%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>The Studio of Debbie Flood is very proud to announce that the Watercolor Painting <em><font size="3">The climb</font></em> has won the<strong><u><font size="2"> President’s Award</font></u></strong> at the International Museum of Art, Sun Bowl Exhibit 2011 in El Paso, Texas.</p> <p>The Sun Bowl Exhibit is an Annual International juried competition, this year juried by <a href="http://www.internationalmuseumofart.net/Collections/GalleryItemDetails.aspx?udt_374_param_detail=42&udt_374_param_caller=142"><font size="2">Tim Gallegly</font></a><font size="2">,</font> Nationally known artist.</p> <p>This is the second year that Debbie has had work accepted in this prestigious Museum Exhibit and Sale.</p> <p>The Sun Bowl is the Southwest's longest running art exhibit. Originally dubbed the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit at its inception in 1949, the International Museum of Art continues the long El Paso tradition of the integration of artistic and athletic excellence. </p> <p>Each year, the International Museum of Art sponsors the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit, a juried competition featuring the top artists from all over the country. The exhibit is held in conjunction with the <a href="http://www.sunbowl.org/">Sun Bowl</a> festivities, and typically runs from November to December. Check our <a href="http://www.internationalmuseumofart.net/GetInvolved/Calendar.aspx">calendar</a> for exact dates. <p>Since the International Museum of Art is along the Sun Bowl Parade route and houses the Sun Bowl sponsor parade viewing party, this exhibit provides an opportunity for all involved in the Sun Bowl festivities to see this yearly show. <p>This year the Exhibit runs November 5 – December 31, 2011</p> <p>While the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is on display, the public is welcome to come and view the works at this, the Southwest’s largest juried art exhibit. All items on display in the exhibit are available for purchase and selected items are also available in our <a href="http://www.internationalmuseumofart.net/Store.aspx">online store</a>.</p> <p>Other works of Debbie’s that are hanging in this Exhibit include the <em>Grumpy Draft</em> Pictured below:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Xp0pF5OzC8/TtKKAh3k-wI/AAAAAAAADdk/e8Kfp6KIPDE/s1600-h/Grumpy%252520Draft%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Grumpy Draft Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Grumpy Draft Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e3N4jMU162g/TtKKBBfKHoI/AAAAAAAADds/29T5rK2ujJc/Grumpy%252520Draft%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>And <em>Rumbles in the sky</em> pictured below.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FCN3Rr9MMJM/TtKKBdhb59I/AAAAAAAADd0/7Hykj0TdtpI/s1600-h/Rumbles%252520in%252520the%252520sky%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rumbles in the sky Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Rumbles in the sky Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P9pMTjFjONQ/TtKKB6udjlI/AAAAAAAADd8/xUf-DCBHeTk/Rumbles%252520in%252520the%252520sky%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>We wish to thank everyone who follows and supports the Art of Debbie Flood. Without all of you, these milestones would not be possible.</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:c288ff3c-c591-4819-8297-31ea0c531500" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sun+Bowl" rel="tag">Sun Bowl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/El+Paso+Texas" rel="tag">El Paso Texas</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Presidents+Award" rel="tag">Presidents Award</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+Art" rel="tag">Southwest Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-5222261121644190110?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-82465652643763723212011-11-22T16:55:00.001-08:002011-11-22T16:55:49.650-08:00More Progress on the Black Horse and Cowboy on the run “Moon shine run” Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DabfBqxP1e4/TsxEgIijRMI/AAAAAAAADXo/k9-hpSWxi-s/s1600-h/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520progress%2525206%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Moon shine run progress 6 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Moon shine run progress 6 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_IhgjNH2Ay4/TsxEgi2e2tI/AAAAAAAADXw/tcfEEhFSSXc/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520progress%2525206%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NvYukHZ0kTw/TsxEhU6AZjI/AAAAAAAADX4/bouYXYKYcfU/s1600-h/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520progress%2525205%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Moon shine run progress 5 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Moon shine run progress 5 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9sI9q6WMVec/TsxEh1YzKNI/AAAAAAAADYA/f4xL1Bt_8Nw/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520progress%2525205%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="198" height="244"></a></p> <p>The lower photo shows the progress from Sunday and Monday.</p> <p>The top photo shows today’s progress. Today I worked on the rider’s face. Strangely enough, he came out looking like Kenny Rodgers, or Santa Clause! ha ha…pick one! I would rather not think of Santa Clause going after Moon-Shine…ha ha, so I shall pick it to be Kenny Rodgers. I mean, after all, he did play the Gambler, and sang a few of those ‘tough’ songs.</p> <p>Other areas I worked on were the rider’s jacket, and down the left leg and stirrup. I am having such fun with this painting!</p> <p>Today, I went and took care of my Print Proofs at the printer’s. Three new paintings are ready for print orders. The proofs look wonderful! We are all set to start the<font size="4"> Limited Edition Run of 50 </font>and also, I am introducing <font size="5">Original Hand Painted Prints!</font> These Prints are 100% Archival, printed on Arches Velvet Watercolor Paper. A nice heavy paper too. I hand paint with my watercolors into the print. It creates a nice rich glow, that cannot be achieved by printing alone. These prints are a little more expensive to purchase, but so worth it! They come with a Certificate of Authenticity, so you know you are getting a genuine <font size="3">Debbie Flood Original Hand Painted Print</font>. They are also hand signed by the Artist. </p> <p>New Release Prints available are:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OntWTjmZo8Q/TsxEiSgfx4I/AAAAAAAADYI/g-8WhKYhDtc/s1600-h/Angels%252520walk%252520among%252520us%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Angels walk among us Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Angels walk among us Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dUizgr-lFdI/TsxEi6cQx8I/AAAAAAAADYQ/JN-BbvM8SUI/Angels%252520walk%252520among%252520us%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <h2>Angels walk among us</h2> <h2>Limited Edition of 50. 19 x 22 Inches $250.00 Not Framed</h2> <h2>Hand Painted Print. 19 x 22 Inches $450.00 Not Framed</h2> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dHfoAhMwpf4/TsxEjsEr0YI/AAAAAAAADYY/bskCF2qRFDY/s1600-h/Tell%252520me%252520it%252527s%252520ok%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tell me it's ok Large Web view" border="0" alt="Tell me it's ok Large Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JGmYEg3HKdI/TsxEkKzQ5_I/AAAAAAAADYg/6QCBCIOi9RQ/Tell%252520me%252520it%252527s%252520ok%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> </p> <h2>Tell me it’s ok </h2> <h2>Limited Edition of 50. 14.5 x 11 Inches $70.00 Not Framed</h2> <h2>Hand Painted Print. 14.5 x 11 Inches $170.00 Not Framed</h2> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JoHP-PxbfuY/TsxEkpJYNvI/AAAAAAAADYo/YlSbuRrCnR0/s1600-h/Minor%252520adjustments%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Minor adjustments Large Web view" border="0" alt="Minor adjustments Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-spn6rtQH00g/TsxElHsPI4I/AAAAAAAADYw/h39ojv4wOEk/Minor%252520adjustments%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <h2>Minor Adjustments</h2> <h2>Limited Edition of 50. 15 x 18 Inches $100.00 Not Framed.</h2> <h2>Hand Painted Print. 15 x 18 Inches $350.00 Not Framed</h2> <h2> </h2> <p>If you are interested in Framing, Please contact the <a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">Studio</a> for price quotes and also shipping quotes. All Prints will be double matted in an off white mat with either a wood or metal frame, decided by the Customer at the time of ordering. </p> <p>Paypal is accepted and encouraged, but the Studio also accepts Personal Checks as well as Money Orders and Bank Checks.</p> <p>Down Payments and Monthly Payment Plans are also available.</p> <p>Please Allow 3-4 weeks for Delivery of your un-framed Print in the USA. </p> <p>Allow 6-8 Weeks for Delivery of a Framed Print in the USA. </p> <p>Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you, and to help you add to your collection, or to start your new Debbie Flood Collections. </p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6ed244e3-c8e8-4fce-a36d-a64d593952fb" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+Art" rel="tag">Southwest Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+horse" rel="tag">Black horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Native+American" rel="tag">Native American</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Canyon" rel="tag">Canyon</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Limited+Edition+Prints" rel="tag">Limited Edition Prints</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Hand+Painted+Prints" rel="tag">Hand Painted Prints</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Equine" rel="tag">Equine</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-8246565264376372321?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-59309439028052413722011-11-19T17:17:00.001-08:002011-11-19T17:17:20.165-08:00‘Moon Shine Run’, Black horse, Cowboy, Full Tilt through the Canyon Desert at Night! In Progress By Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MWn4jE5pCeM/TshVHIMMZAI/AAAAAAAADUU/C6bYusfTSwg/s1600-h/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Moon shine run progress 3 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Moon shine run progress 3 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WeuV_fVH6qE/TshVH3Wj_nI/AAAAAAAADUc/kAVOk0FmsX8/Moon%252520shine%252520run%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="192" height="244"></a></p> <p>How exciting! Riding full tilt through a Canyon Desert at night! Nothing but the light of Moon illuminating the way! </p> <p>I’ve been wanting to paint a Moon light scene for a few months now. I just never seemed to have the right composition or story for the night scene. Then the other evening, I was browsing through my photos, I had taken at various horse events here in Maine, and found this man and horse, full gallop! I thought about the rocks I had seen when I was in Arizona, and how they jutted up out of the ground and reached for the sky. I thought about the cactus, and prickly pear, that grew there, and decided to put this pair in that scene. As I got it sketched out, I realized, that it would be even more exciting, to have them full tilt at night! And the play on words for a title came to mind <em><font size="3">Moon shine run</font></em>. This Watercolor Painting is 20 x 16 inches on 300lb Arches Cold Press Paper. </p> <p>I’m having a lot of fun with this one. It seems to be really stretching my brain! The angles, the shadows, and the light that is absent of warmth. The Moon is behind them, so there is the outline of moonshine on their outer edges. </p> <p>This painting will be taking a lot of layers to get the colors toned down and give the atmosphere of night. </p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b00f1c4d-ca70-4275-8819-d2982dfe3ccd" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Moon+Shine" rel="tag">Moon Shine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Moon" rel="tag">Moon</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Night" rel="tag">Night</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Canyon" rel="tag">Canyon</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cactus" rel="tag">Cactus</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboy" rel="tag">Cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+horse" rel="tag">Black horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Quarter+Horse" rel="tag">Quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-5930943902805241372?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-88598979663717724122011-11-14T13:18:00.001-08:002011-11-14T13:18:57.693-08:00“Canyon Shadows” and “Minor Adjustments” Western Art Watercolors by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zrbUt_vzaHU/TsGFu50lmxI/AAAAAAAADNE/KROSuBDvVtw/s1600-h/Canyon%252520shadows%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canyon shadows Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Canyon shadows Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xJba9H2Gpxw/TsGFvcbA3GI/AAAAAAAADNM/pX8m6o2udug/Canyon%252520shadows%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>I finished two watercolors, since I last posted.</p> <p>This one is <em>Canyon shadows</em>, 16 x 16 inches square on 300lb Arches Watercolor Paper. </p> <p>During my trips out West, I saw a lot of different rock formations, and the shadows became spirits of the west, to me. Large birds of prey would fly over-head and their shadows would flicker across the ground, rocks, and on me. When I started this painting, I didn’t have a thought about those shadows, until I got a little more into the painting, and I realized what was spooking the horse and making the young Cowgirl look quickly. This shadow of the Eagle coasts across the canyon and soars up across the horse and rider. I could have worked up more detail in the background and brought you along on my exact journey, but because I see so many different things in this painting, I decided to stop here, and let you ‘see’ what might be there, for spirits, feelings, and shapes. Enjoy. </p> <p>I want to thank <a href="http://www.onenewengland.com/author.php?aid=95">Darren Corson,</a> for the use of his gorgeous Eagle in flight photograph, for the shape of this Eagle shadow.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YLeW_jqLgFY/TsGFv25dQKI/AAAAAAAADNU/BzbGZH2gyEg/s1600-h/Minor%252520adjustments%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Minor adjustments Large Web view" border="0" alt="Minor adjustments Large Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YFhJ4K7xHGU/TsGFwFptq0I/AAAAAAAADNc/Ne4-RmozQp8/Minor%252520adjustments%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Minor adjustments</em> 15 x 18 Watercolor on 300lb Arches paper.</p> <p>This New Mexico Watercolor painting is finally finished. This one is headed to the Photographer and Printer Tomorrow. If you are interested in a Limited Edition Print of 50, let me know. The prints will be the same size as the original on velvet Watercolor paper with a one inch white border. $100.00 USD.</p> <p><a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a></p> <p>This painting is of the Tour Guide that took me and a few others out on a Horse back ride in the forests and Mountains of Angel Fire, New Mexico. I just love the land out there, and the horses were great! </p> <p>I hope you enjoy these two paintings, and if you are interested in purchasing, as always, you can send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>Have a great week.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:cfe50dc7-2383-43cf-a394-eb7757d93efd" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Palomino" rel="tag">Palomino</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Canyon" rel="tag">Canyon</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western" rel="tag">Western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/quarter+horse" rel="tag">quarter horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirl" rel="tag">cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Grand+Canyon" rel="tag">Grand Canyon</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/White+Horse" rel="tag">White Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Eagle" rel="tag">Eagle</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-8859897966371772412?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-80229122066807340622011-11-10T16:05:00.001-08:002011-11-10T16:05:54.719-08:00Holiday Sale on Western Art Prints & A Book! by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6eVN9WB5W2k/Trxm1p-bq3I/AAAAAAAADEU/JzEb79N8S30/s1600-h/American%252520honey%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="American honey Medium Web view" border="0" alt="American honey Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dGzKu8O7Omo/Trxm2H4lpLI/AAAAAAAADEc/YCr20MNmogU/American%252520honey%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><font size="3"><em>American Honey</em>:</font> </p> <h6><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal">Prints ON SALE for the Christmas Season! I have 3 Open Edition Prints of "<em>American Honey</em>" left here in the Studio. These prints are 10 x 9.25 with a 1 inch white border. I have hand signed each one, in the white border, lower right corner. These Prints normally sell for $45.00. I am offering them for $40.00! A little more than 10% off. Happy Holidays! Shipping in the USA $5.95</font><br><font style="font-weight: normal">Contact me <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a></font></font></h6> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9NW1TF7JOEk/Trxm2e5CUmI/AAAAAAAADEk/dViGBIW9VAA/s1600-h/Best%252520seat%252520in%252520the%252520house%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Best seat in the house Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Best seat in the house Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cCEzBaqcYZA/Trxm26ljB4I/AAAAAAAADEs/a2zgtlReL3E/Best%252520seat%252520in%252520the%252520house%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <h6><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal"><em>Best seat in the house</em></font>:</font></h6> <h6><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal">Prints ON SALE for the Christmas Season! I have 3 Open Edition Prints of "<em>Best seat in the house</em>" left here in the Studio. These prints are 9.5 x 10 with a 1 inch white border. I have hand signed each one, in the white border, lower right corner. These Prints normally sell for $45.00. I am offering them for $40.00! A little more than 10% off. Happy Holidays! Shipping in the USA $5.95</font><br><font style="font-weight: normal">Contact me <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a></font></font></h6> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-juWWSZ5Lws4/Trxm3RqB9KI/AAAAAAAADE0/CDhdmHnaOIA/s1600-h/Grumpy%252520Draft%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Grumpy Draft Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Grumpy Draft Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oJm8Q8GrdWg/Trxm3oYxoqI/AAAAAAAADE8/5GDRifOHsDM/Grumpy%252520Draft%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em><font size="3">Grumpy Draft:</font></em></p> <h6><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal">Prints ON SALE for the Christmas Season! I have 3 Open Edition Prints of "Grumpy draft" left here in the Studio. These prints are 10 x 12 with a 1 inch white border. I have hand signed each one, in the white border, lower right corner. These Prints normally sell for $45.00. I am offering them for $40.00! A little more than 10% off. Happy Holidays! Shipping in the USA $5.95</font><br><font style="font-weight: normal">Contact me <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a></font></font></h6> <p>For more Prints, visit the website of <a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">Debbie Flood</a>.</p> <p><font size="5">BOOK SALE!!</font></p> <p><font size="3"><u><em>Children and their 4-Legged Friends, A Series of Watercolor Paintings and Poems</em></u> by Debbie Flood.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KEk2f4h2sTw/Trxm4DvHy0I/AAAAAAAADFE/ou5zj61RvSM/s1600-h/book1%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="book1 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="book1 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TKXlMXTbi_M/Trxm4bdtjOI/AAAAAAAADFM/RieVqpv291U/book1%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>This is the 1st book to go to print by Debbie Flood.</em></p> <p><em>There are a few books left in the studio and they are now on sale.</em></p> <p><em>Soft Cover Sale Price: $27.95</em></p> <p><em>Hard Cover with Dust Jacket: $38.95 </em></p> <p><em>Shipping is separate.</em></p> <p><em>Contact <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a></em></p> <p> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:d2c870a0-f0ec-4a75-9ff5-b00359ff2839" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+Art" rel="tag">western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art+Prints" rel="tag">Art Prints</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Prints" rel="tag">Prints</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Giclee+print" rel="tag">Giclee print</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Equine" rel="tag">Equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horse" rel="tag">horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/book" rel="tag">book</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art+book" rel="tag">art book</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/poetry" rel="tag">poetry</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/poems" rel="tag">poems</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/children+book" rel="tag">children book</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/portraits" rel="tag">portraits</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Holiday+sale" rel="tag">Holiday sale</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Christmas+Sale" rel="tag">Christmas Sale</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-8022912206680734062?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-8121601124763750012011-11-05T16:08:00.001-07:002011-11-05T16:08:26.581-07:00Holiday Greeting Cards Available from the Watercolor ‘Waiting on a Prayer’ by Debbie Flood.<p> </p> <p>Two versions of the <em><u>Waiting on a Prayer</u></em> Watercolor is now available as a Holiday Greeting Card.</p> <p>Merry Christmas version: Click here to <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-waiting-on-a-prayer-debbie-flood.html"><font size="3">order this Card</font></a> from the Fine Art America Website.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A2IY0brHvvs/TrXB5MFhTAI/AAAAAAAADAg/QE4RNdIfV2Q/s1600-h/Waiting%252520on%252520a%252520Prayer%252520Card%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Waiting on a Prayer Card Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Waiting on a Prayer Card Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I-GGs0290BQ/TrXB5g7MHVI/AAAAAAAADAo/229MGIu_WaU/Waiting%252520on%252520a%252520Prayer%252520Card%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="208"></a></p> <p>and the Spanish Feliz Navidad version: Click here to<font size="3"> <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/waiting-on-a-prayer-debbie-flood.html">order this card</a></font> from the Fine Art America Website.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m2oxyoJfkGQ/TrXB6KHachI/AAAAAAAADAw/KyCnc7tnwOA/s1600-h/Waiting%252520on%252520a%252520Prayer%252520Card%252520feliz%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Waiting on a Prayer Card feliz Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Waiting on a Prayer Card feliz Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hlecab9mmwQ/TrXB6SL9fgI/AAAAAAAADA4/KNAxNmeN5dE/Waiting%252520on%252520a%252520Prayer%252520Card%252520feliz%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="208"></a></p> <p>The Copyright mark does not appear on the actual card. </p> <p>These cards are a lovely 5 x 7 on heavy paper that is glossy. They also come with envelopes.</p> <p>I’ve already ordered my box of cards! I can’t wait to see them and start sending them out to family!</p> <p>You may customize the inside, with your own words, or leave them blank!</p> <p>Happy Holidays!</p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:af2f3ace-25b2-4278-9935-00edf7f6ecf3" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Greeting+Card" rel="tag">Greeting Card</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Holiday+Greeting+card" rel="tag">Holiday Greeting card</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Spanish+greetings" rel="tag">Spanish greetings</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cards" rel="tag">Cards</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Holidays" rel="tag">Holidays</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Burro" rel="tag">Burro</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+Church" rel="tag">Taos Church</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Merry+Christmas+Cards" rel="tag">Merry Christmas Cards</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Donkey" rel="tag">Donkey</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-812160112476375001?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-63354280923398875662011-11-01T05:54:00.001-07:002011-11-01T05:54:08.094-07:00‘Tell me it’s ok’ Western Horse and Cowgirl Watercolor is finished. By Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1rMLz5cEZ3o/Tq_r6e0YW0I/AAAAAAAAC9M/79cQ40gGDQM/s1600-h/Tell%252520me%252520it%252527s%252520ok%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tell me it's ok Large Web view" border="0" alt="Tell me it's ok Large Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CWxZ77n47oY/Tq_r6txbkYI/AAAAAAAAC9U/Z_M7zAmCOOc/Tell%252520me%252520it%252527s%252520ok%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Tell me it’s ok</em> is finished! 14.5 x 11 Watercolor on 300lb Watercolor Paper.</p> <p>I’ve had this finished for a couple days now. I’ve been studying it, off and on, just to make sure it is done. Yup, it is.</p> <p>I’m hoping to get this one to the Printer, along with the painting<em> Angels walk among us</em> and have Giclee Prints made of them. </p> <p>Contact me to find out more info or to reserve your LE Prints. <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2uy-7EO1pbI/Tq_r7ZhOaWI/AAAAAAAAC9c/yRiHZ_vo0Tk/s1600-h/Angels%252520walk%252520among%252520us%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Angels walk among us Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Angels walk among us Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ralhzbQFZqU/Tq_r74vpIAI/AAAAAAAAC9k/9ZRRToqKTm4/Angels%252520walk%252520among%252520us%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>It’s amazing how time keeps on marching. Here we are in November. And I am Thankful. </p> <p>The Summer was amazing, with the Gallery Openings, Invites, Awards, Trips out West, new friends I have gained, and others that have fallen away. Looking back, I can’t really say the friends who have fallen away, were really friends to begin with. I can now see they were more “along for the ride, acquaintances”, until it didn’t suit them anymore. Many sayings of success come to mind, that I never really understood before, such as:</p> <p><strong><u><em>Lonely at the top</em></u></strong> (though I’m really not lonely, or at the top, I understand that statement better)</p> <p><strong><em><u>Climb that ladder</u></em></strong>: (Seems to be about who is waiting to step on your fingers, as you reach for that next rung).</p> <p><strong><em><u>Quality is better than Quantity</u></em></strong>: (Social Circles aren’t all that ends all. There is so much more quality in a few very close friends, and I am proud to say I have a few of those). This can also pertain to the amount of work that is created and pounded out each day. I have slowed down in the production of my work, but only a tiny bit, and I am paying more attention to getting a work of art right and making it something beautiful, that tells my story.</p> <p>It seems that people in general ( I find this to be true with a lot of other artists) who have followed my career, whether in my community, or online,have a certain mind set about me. I realized this a few days ago. I was questioned and called upon, and given an Art History Lesson, publicly online, because I asked another artist about their materials and how that artist used those materials. The artist that lite into me, wasn’t the artist I was speaking with, whom created the gorgeous piece of art. I didn’t understand why I was being publicly brow beaten, because this person thought I should already “know” about the mediums used, and how they were applied. It seemed I was expected to “Know it all” already. Well, I don’t know it all. And I don’t ever plan on learning it all, and I will never stop learning. How do we grow as artists and human beings, if we stop learning and asking questions? To presume you know someone to be a certain way with certain knowledge just isn’t fair. But I guess some people want to place others on a pedestal, only to feel let down later on, because the pedestal person didn’t live up to the expectations. </p> <p>I understand better now, why many artists that are very well known and at the top of their game, do not “do” online social sites. We artists are very sensitive souls, and any little negative, jealous, envious, deviant human being might throw us off our creative psych. </p> <p>Since I’ve had several of these encounters within the last month or two, it’s time for me to pull back a bit, from the online social networks. I’ll still be posting my works for all of you, who enjoy, collect and share my work, here on the Blogs, and my Facebook Page, and the Google+ page, I am going to be more cautious about the ‘Artists’ that come into my online life. There is no room for jealous, green eyed people, who need to go to their studios and create works of art that can express who they are, and the journey they are on, to be in my life. </p> <p>Everyone has the power within themselves, to be all that they can be. If only they would stop looking at what others have or don’t have, know or don’t know, and concentrate on making your own life worth living. It’s time to stop studying and picking other’s apart, and time to start creating. Life is just too short for this kind of messiness. Why waste your 100 years on that? And what if you don’t have 100 years? What if your days ended tomorrow? Would you feel good about what you have done with your life? And how you have treated others? Will you be proud of what you are leaving behind?</p> <p>I for one, will be immersing myself, more than ever, into my creative journey, called Art. </p> <p>~And what a journey it has been so far. Yes, I am very Thankful.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:3e8c8d44-2ca5-4926-bc1e-cd3dec86f43d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+Art" rel="tag">Southwest Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowboys" rel="tag">Cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horses" rel="tag">Horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/prints" rel="tag">prints</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Maine" rel="tag">Maine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Native+American" rel="tag">Native American</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Artists" rel="tag">Artists</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-6335428092339887566?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-35828900891257032912011-10-27T12:58:00.001-07:002011-10-27T12:58:13.204-07:00Tell me it’s ok. Western Watercolor in Progress by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--_G0wkT4aeI/Tqm30lWnnPI/AAAAAAAAC7A/Z3giuKMe_5A/s1600-h/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525208%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tell me its ok progress 8 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Tell me its ok progress 8 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c_PR-cBup8g/Tqm31L8OaxI/AAAAAAAAC7I/eQBfF1v6H9U/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525208%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="191" height="244"></a></p> <p>Here is the progress on <em>Tell me it’s ok</em> 14.5 x 11 Watercolor on 300 lb Arches Watercolor paper.</p> <p>This is coming along so well. As I add more shadows, the glow starts to happen. I’ll be working more on the background, ground and field areas, and the saddle. Then there is finishing off the reins, and the bridle. I’ll probably work up the lower half of the jeans too. </p> <p>It takes many glazes of color to get the right depth, of rich color and shadows. Each glaze has to wait for the paper to dry, before washing another over it. </p> <p>I’m taking pre-orders for Professional Limited Edition Prints of 50.</p> <p>The prints will be professionally printed on Arches Velvet Watercolor Paper. One inch white border around the 14.5 x 11 image. Hand signed and numbered. $75.00 each plus Maine Tax, for Maine residents, plus shipping. Ships flat.</p> <p>I launched an all new website this week! I really like this one. It features my Western/Equine Work and the Belfast’s Past Series. Professional Prints are listed, as well as an about me page, Exhibits, and Gallery representation. I hope you enjoy it. <a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:2f9b8e3e-efc2-4047-b8f3-05447d8d213b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+Quarter+Horse" rel="tag">Black Quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+art" rel="tag">Western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/gallery" rel="tag">gallery</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horses" rel="tag">horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirl" rel="tag">cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-3582890089125703291?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-71854961176229483642011-10-24T16:54:00.001-07:002011-10-24T16:54:25.681-07:00Watercolor Progress on Western Horse and Cowgirl “Tell me it’s ok” by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h77oaWzN8G0/TqX6qSwkaqI/AAAAAAAAC4A/u19FJDrZ0D8/s1600-h/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525206%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tell me its ok progress 6 Large Web view" border="0" alt="Tell me its ok progress 6 Large Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7xilSuRXlsw/TqX6qzpagzI/AAAAAAAAC4I/pRy4gfIKWmo/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525206%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="187" height="244"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D3djXpsPXa4/TqX6rHJgoWI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/eQrtKEwD4hU/s1600-h/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525206%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tell me its ok progress 6 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Tell me its ok progress 6 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AmyGbm5kG7Q/TqX6rnYVvHI/AAAAAAAAC4Y/-EWFhjZTZeA/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525206%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="244"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B1AR-tWAJRc/TqX6ryb_c-I/AAAAAAAAC4g/aLuXyzYKqyM/s1600-h/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tell me its ok progress 4 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Tell me its ok progress 4 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p1NmemmUjc8/TqX6sU1EIMI/AAAAAAAAC4o/4sE3gJwQFIU/Tell%252520me%252520its%252520ok%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>See….I have been working! This is a new watercolor that I started last week, I think. I get painting and the weeks all mesh together and time flies and I lose track of where I am on the calendar! </p> <p>The title of this one is <em><u>Tell me it’s ok</u></em>. Watercolor on Arches 300lb paper.</p> <p>Size: 14.5 x 11</p> <p>The photo at the top of this post is where I have left off, on the progress for today. And I’ll be back at it tomorrow. I ‘m having trouble pulling my eyes away from this one. I love the colors, the composition and the story. The whole package! I took the reference photo here in Maine, at a horse show, and placed them in the New Mexico Landscape. This young lady was working with this horse, and taking him through the trail class, getting used to scary things, such as tarps and orange cones, that could jump up and eat him! I loved the communication that was going on between the two of them. So much trust was being learned that day. </p> <p>Thank you for watching and reading.</p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:dad0fd11-bf18-4bae-8834-638d4cf54def" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+Quarter+Horse" rel="tag">Black Quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Seal+Brown+horse" rel="tag">Seal Brown horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Bay+horse" rel="tag">Bay horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western" rel="tag">Western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Maine" rel="tag">Maine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl" rel="tag">Cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7185496117622948364?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-7447027964922741312011-10-23T15:56:00.001-07:002011-10-23T15:56:17.140-07:00International Museum of Art of El Paso, Sun Bowl Exhibit 2011 by Debbie Flood<p>I’m very pleased to announce that three of my watercolors were accepted into the <a href="http://www.internationalmuseumofart.net/Programs/SunBowlArtExhibit.aspx">International Museum of Art of El Paso, Sun Bowl Exhibit 2011</a>. El Paso Texas. November 4 ~ December 31, 2011.</p> <p>This is a mile stone for me! Why ?, you ask? , I have entered this exhibit in the past, (Artists are allowed to enter three works to be juried by a Museum Committee) and I’ve only been able to get one out of the three accepted. This year, all three were accepted! That’s huge for me! </p> <p>The three paintings that have been accepted are:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t525UDv3fs0/TqSbhvt9bHI/AAAAAAAAC0c/vrvcL69S2YU/s1600-h/Grumpy%252520Draft%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Grumpy Draft Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Grumpy Draft Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M30nkmX5K6c/TqSbiF89OyI/AAAAAAAAC0k/yX0s9RTNr44/Grumpy%252520Draft%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Grumpy Draft</em> Watercolor</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r0I7QaIMd08/TqSbirXA7gI/AAAAAAAAC0s/E-0IdgOu4DU/s1600-h/Rumbles%252520in%252520the%252520sky%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rumbles in the sky Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Rumbles in the sky Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NW571g_sNN0/TqSbjOKcTUI/AAAAAAAAC00/Eg57uk4rUI4/Rumbles%252520in%252520the%252520sky%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Rumbles in the sky</em> Watercolor</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0kkQV5ttEAU/TqSbjrnsttI/AAAAAAAAC08/leB0qq61KAQ/s1600-h/The%252520Climb%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="The Climb Medium Web view" border="0" alt="The Climb Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vJA5gUOXmc8/TqSbkIsSHRI/AAAAAAAAC1E/lOVRCrADisY/The%252520Climb%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>The climb</em> Watercolor</p> <p>If you click on the photos above, they will enlarge for better viewing. Just remember to click on your ‘back’ button, to come back to this Blog. </p> <p>Thank you for reading my fun news.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:7b99f124-55c3-41bb-85a7-c7b15dc9de54" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sun+Bowl" rel="tag">Sun Bowl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art+Exhibit" rel="tag">Art Exhibit</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Texas" rel="tag">Texas</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/El+Paso" rel="tag">El Paso</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western" rel="tag">Western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirls" rel="tag">cowgirls</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horse" rel="tag">horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/museum+Art" rel="tag">museum Art</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-744702796492274131?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-471760252351391662011-10-11T11:34:00.001-07:002011-10-11T11:34:03.005-07:00‘Whispers on the wind’ Watercolor of Gray-White Quarter Horse in New Mexico by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-drd9vcHdOmM/TpSMF9XHxcI/AAAAAAAACuU/ojWkWi5hFLM/s1600-h/Whispers%252520on%252520the%252520windJPG%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Whispers on the windJPG Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Whispers on the windJPG Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FuhOjfIupCk/TpSMGtKxnNI/AAAAAAAACuc/PUj9Puvi2mc/Whispers%252520on%252520the%252520windJPG%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>‘Whispers on the wind’ 12 x 18 Watercolor</p> <p>$800.00 No Frame</p> <p>$1,200.00 Framed.</p> <p>The end of June, 2011, I was in Angel Fire New Mexico, riding a great horse through the National Forests and Mountains of Angel Fire and over looking Eagle Nest Lake. What a gorgeous day that was. Filled with magic for me. Something like a Cinderella Story. The Prince of the story was the place, horses and <a href="http://www.angelfireartspace.com">Gallery Exhibit</a> for me. </p> <p>This painting isn’t the horse that I rode, but it is one that was at the <a href="http://www.rtours.com/index.html">Ranch</a> that day. Gorgeous white-gray Quarter Horse. The wind was blowing up dust devils and this horse was on the watch and listening for something in the wind. </p> <p>~Debbie</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:c4c3bf56-9ae5-4d66-a12e-724825636694" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Quarter+horse" rel="tag">Quarter horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Angel+Fire" rel="tag">Angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/ranch" rel="tag">ranch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Tour+Guide" rel="tag">Tour Guide</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+riding" rel="tag">Western riding</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horses" rel="tag">horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-47176025235139166?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-8769341649859200532011-10-06T13:08:00.001-07:002011-10-06T13:08:22.135-07:00‘Angels walk among us’ Southwestern Woman and Horses Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a5G1bDqMQnM/To4Ks4OxL1I/AAAAAAAACs4/MesvXMoQNxA/s1600-h/Angels%252520walk%252520among%252520us%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Angels walk among us Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Angels walk among us Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HNZKjooGzAo/To4KtT_0LgI/AAAAAAAACs8/trEXK4y7rGQ/Angels%252520walk%252520among%252520us%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="215"></a></p> <p>‘Angels walk among us’ 19 x 22 inch Watercolor on 300lb Arches Watercolor paper.</p> <p>Isn’t that the truth! Angels walking among us. It’s funny how I wasn’t able to think of a title until this painting was completed. Sometimes things happen like that. But this woman is so graceful in her life, that when I thought of her, that’s what I thought of. And with the horses in the background, to me they are angels too. Horses have saved so many people, from so many things. </p> <p>I have signed this painting, but I still may tweak a few little things before sticking the “Done” label on it. </p> <p>When you are interested in either this original, or Prints of this painting, please send me an email <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> </p> <p>Just the other day, when I went out to my mailbox, I had a “winners” Check in the box! My watercolor painting <em>‘Knot listening’</em> won Third Place in the 35th International Bank Exhibit, Raton, New Mexico. That was a fun and proud moment!</p> <p>Thank you for following along, and collecting my art!</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:949b47bf-dc14-46eb-b518-34757b6195d5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Painting" rel="tag">Painting</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arches+paper" rel="tag">Arches paper</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Flower+dress" rel="tag">Flower dress</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horses" rel="tag">horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirl" rel="tag">cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-876934164985920053?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-32051343562644348282011-09-30T17:10:00.001-07:002011-09-30T17:10:09.672-07:00September 30th, More Progress on the New Mexico Lady in the Arizona Desert, watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ecmkTFl17B8/ToZaWmIjg0I/AAAAAAAACqg/wZeJBmcNcv8/s1600-h/skirt%252520progress%2525207%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="skirt progress 7 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="skirt progress 7 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yWqv_ndDSjk/ToZaXAsilbI/AAAAAAAACqk/uTFzs-9aph8/skirt%252520progress%2525207%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="216"></a></p> <p>It’s slow going now, but I am working on this latest painting of the New Mexico lady in the Arizona Landscape. </p> <p>The more I work on this, the more I love it. Today I worked on the Cactus in the foreground. It seems like it is slow going, because I have to be patient with it, and wait for paper and paint to dry, before layering and glazing another color over the same area. </p> <p>Her hair has come out so soft looking. One color I never thought would work, but took a risk with, was Indian Red. I got to thinking about all the colors around her, and what colors might be bouncing onto and off of her hair. So over the darks in her hair, and places I had lifted color out, I glazed the Indian Red over it all. WOW! What a great move that was! Can you tell I am very pleased with it?</p> <p>This painting is almost square, at 22 x 19 Inches. And painted on 300lb Arches Watercolor paper.</p> <p>Want to know what I do, when I’m waiting for paint and paper to dry????</p> <p>I start another painting! This is a small section of a larger painting. I started on the Cowgirl boots first. I just loved them when I saw them! I think you’ll be liking this painting a lot too. The subject matter is going to be very fun!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LvRVdQbUtXs/ToZaXuT8D2I/AAAAAAAACqo/VEIKezWAEpM/s1600-h/horses%252520roam%252520free%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="horses roam free progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="horses roam free progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jpCnOud6KW0/ToZaYEYbe4I/AAAAAAAACqs/qgW7iNSWk-M/horses%252520roam%252520free%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Have a great weekend!</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:136d15b1-3b16-4d9f-942a-0429b1db0e95" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona" rel="tag">Sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cowgirl+boots" rel="tag">Cowgirl boots</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+themed+art" rel="tag">Western themed art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor+painting" rel="tag">Watercolor painting</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-3205134356264434828?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-6931524418079761902011-09-19T12:45:00.001-07:002011-09-19T12:45:25.716-07:00New Mexico Lady and Arizona Scenery, A Watercolor in progress by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nEA9KbE2V3M/TnebnV9mWiI/AAAAAAAACkM/79qlUENAV1M/s1600-h/skirt%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="skirt progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="skirt progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uVI0yNlZzpE/TnebqkYJ2FI/AAAAAAAACkQ/aw5fQR1LmzY/skirt%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QQNu7tC40is/TnebrNVEm5I/AAAAAAAACkU/wPa0-s0YU90/s1600-h/skirt%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="skirt progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="skirt progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XDb9L-n0pjY/TnebrvNSHQI/AAAAAAAACkY/srWcRo0Y26w/skirt%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L09xamg4tlc/TnebsGO9OYI/AAAAAAAACkc/M5DdfcZMa-Y/s1600-h/skirt%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="skirt progress 3 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="skirt progress 3 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wdsnVwal1t0/TnebstilE4I/AAAAAAAACkg/JSaKd_V1atw/skirt%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1RuY0orUWiY/TnebtW31_4I/AAAAAAAACkk/o2bo2XvUkN8/s1600-h/skirt%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="skirt progress 4 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="skirt progress 4 Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0xR6MAHVKm0/TnebuazhFsI/AAAAAAAACko/PwFDUNvV8qI/skirt%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-plLLfkMS2Cw/TnebuwMTNVI/AAAAAAAACks/BsB5Q4Pas9Y/s1600-h/skirt%252520progress%2525205%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="skirt progress 5 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="skirt progress 5 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--Ru0adccaCE/Tneb1BoYkFI/AAAAAAAACkw/MI7g9KmNNiE/skirt%252520progress%2525205%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="212"></a></p> <p>As of late, I am working on this gorgeous Watercolor of a New Mexico Lady and the Arizona Landscape. I’m joining up my two trips to these States this Summer, into this one painting.</p> <p>This woman had attended my Gallery opening in Angel Fire New Mexico, back in June. She wore this gorgeous dress and she herself was so elegant. I knew I would be painting her, once I got back home for the Fall and Winter.</p> <p>Here I have 4 images showing up close detailed areas of the painting, as it progressed. The last image shows the whole painting, which is 19 x 22 inches. Arches 300lb Watercolor paper. </p> <p>I’ll be layering and glazing more color over this painting, mostly in the background. I have to stop and wait for layers of paint and paper to dry. </p> <p>Thank you for following along. I do hope that you are enjoying my artistic journey.</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:3483db4f-4b95-47a0-b30e-20fc90078abf" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/South+west" rel="tag">South west</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arches+paper" rel="tag">Arches paper</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona" rel="tag">Sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Gallery" rel="tag">Gallery</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Lady" rel="tag">Lady</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/woman" rel="tag">woman</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/flowered+skirt" rel="tag">flowered skirt</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+art" rel="tag">Western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horses" rel="tag">horses</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/wild+horses" rel="tag">wild horses</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-693152441807976190?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-17858329818657496922011-09-15T16:37:00.001-07:002011-09-15T16:37:07.939-07:0035th International Bank Exhibit, Raton, New Mexico September 21-23, 2011<p>I am so very pleased to announce that I was “Invited” to send works, of my choosing, to the 35th International Bank Exhibit in Raton, New Mexico.</p> <p>Back in June, during my Gallery Opening debut in Angel Fire, New Mexico, at the <a href="http://www.angelfireartspace.com">Angel Fire ArtSpace Gallery</a>, I was contacted by the Director of the International Bank Exhibit of Raton, New Mexico, Ray Wolf. What a surprise that was! The jury process for this exhibit was being waived, as my work had already been seen, and I was being recommended to exhibit there. WOW!</p> <p>Three works of my choosing. Hmmm…what would I send??? </p> <p>In August I had a trip to Sedona, Arizona with works in the group Invitational Exhibit, ‘Lamingtons and Apple Pie’. What a week that was! Another big ‘WOW’. Because of this exhibit, I couldn’t yet decide which paintings would go to the Raton Bank Exhibit. </p> <p>Once home, and the works that were slated to return home from the Sedona exhibit were home, I picked out the three works I would send to Raton. </p> <p>Here are the works that have just arrived there, today. The exhibit takes place September 21-23, 2011. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M629a44_rbc/TnKMGFzO8CI/AAAAAAAACic/aUVX6SlVjwE/s1600-h/Head%252520games%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Head games Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Head games Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--FoXfNuA58k/TnKMGflLFzI/AAAAAAAACig/8G4jFsYzxgM/Head%252520games%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Head games</em> Watercolor</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w58QwpjnfzM/TnKMHD5yiLI/AAAAAAAACik/t6U0mvX30b0/s1600-h/Leg%252520man%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Leg man Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Leg man Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kWHwUnIwiqU/TnKMHksPiaI/AAAAAAAACio/PiPKnG0tReA/Leg%252520man%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="226"></a></p> <p><em>Leg Man</em> Watercolor</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IyytuSVmcJM/TnKMIUbIz2I/AAAAAAAACis/-w-Xtt2GJGI/s1600-h/Knot%252520listening%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Knot listening Large Web view" border="0" alt="Knot listening Large Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SY3y5EzqJBY/TnKMI1nkknI/AAAAAAAACiw/29zUAA6XCf0/Knot%252520listening%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="210"></a></p> <p><em>Knot Listening</em> Watercolor</p> <p>If you are in the North Eastern area of New Mexico, I hope you can make a point to stop by this exhibit in Raton, New Mexico. I hear it is rich in Western Genre Art. </p> <p> </p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ce260a12-9eec-468f-81fa-c781723e645d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Raton+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Raton New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona" rel="tag">Sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirls" rel="tag">cowgirls</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/paint+horse" rel="tag">paint horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/training+horse" rel="tag">training horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+themed+art" rel="tag">Western themed art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/hooves" rel="tag">hooves</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-1785832981865749692?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-50616655513512570172011-09-04T20:03:00.000-07:002012-01-14T21:34:35.577-08:00When First I Saw her this Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eOPKw5WLFPA/TmQ4wKzscbI/AAAAAAAAAG0/JKG-iOOOGJk/s1600/WMSep042011_1124e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eOPKw5WLFPA/TmQ4wKzscbI/AAAAAAAAAG0/JKG-iOOOGJk/s320/WMSep042011_1124e.jpg" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When first I saw her this morning</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oW-GEh-HAAo/TmQ4yz7jzVI/AAAAAAAAAG4/xHkpDy-_ZZY/s1600/WMSep042011_1126e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oW-GEh-HAAo/TmQ4yz7jzVI/AAAAAAAAAG4/xHkpDy-_ZZY/s320/WMSep042011_1126e.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was captured in her trance</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TofBpfqeBzg/TmQ41tHNh7I/AAAAAAAAAG8/U7upEl359ME/s1600/WMSep042011_1137e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TofBpfqeBzg/TmQ41tHNh7I/AAAAAAAAAG8/U7upEl359ME/s320/WMSep042011_1137e.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I gazed upon her world</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vz2zLZJ-_Qg/TmQ46phgnLI/AAAAAAAAAHE/D2Hah2u17Pk/s1600/WMSep042011_1142e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vz2zLZJ-_Qg/TmQ46phgnLI/AAAAAAAAAHE/D2Hah2u17Pk/s320/WMSep042011_1142e.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I began to see with mine own eyes</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AsXBCLA2NXY/TmQ6RKJ26yI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/2pszQZYPEPI/s1600/WMSep042011_1143e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AsXBCLA2NXY/TmQ6RKJ26yI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/2pszQZYPEPI/s320/WMSep042011_1143e.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All there was to see</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TKU70swk1TQ/TmQ48TCr5OI/AAAAAAAAAHI/_EAHEUq600g/s1600/WMSep042011_1146e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TKU70swk1TQ/TmQ48TCr5OI/AAAAAAAAAHI/_EAHEUq600g/s320/WMSep042011_1146e.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">in the flat river valley below</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hv444jzdzlY/TmQ4_BjXyvI/AAAAAAAAAHM/mqnJHv2pUV0/s1600/WMSep042011_1155e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hv444jzdzlY/TmQ4_BjXyvI/AAAAAAAAAHM/mqnJHv2pUV0/s320/WMSep042011_1155e.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">El Salto in north-eastern New Mexico</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>and I am for-ever grateful, Thank you<br /><br />for a chance to win one of these images be the 10th person to comment on my facebook story lines that you came from Painting the SouthWest I will send you a 5x7 in the mail.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-5061665551351257017?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>newmexicomtngirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213268941366534259noreply@blogger.com3Barela Ln, Taos, NM 87571, USA36.4072485 -105.573066535.5824295 -106.836494 37.2320675 -104.30963899999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-9594597482064037722011-09-01T16:56:00.000-07:002011-09-01T16:56:57.827-07:00Silly Isn't the Word<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6W9p6wSbXoA/TmAXqutSrgI/AAAAAAAAAGo/PHKWxc0Y4Zs/s1600/WMWMsilly+ins%2527t+the+word.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6W9p6wSbXoA/TmAXqutSrgI/AAAAAAAAAGo/PHKWxc0Y4Zs/s320/WMWMsilly+ins%2527t+the+word.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://flic.kr/p/ai5ssN">Silly isn't the word</a>.<br /><br />when Debbie and I found him he was just so happy and wanted to get spruced up for the ladies. So down he went and shook it all about.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sn-lrqNiqxo/TmAY9dzzbGI/AAAAAAAAAGs/a-MKOMOlwrs/s1600/WMIMG_0765e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sn-lrqNiqxo/TmAY9dzzbGI/AAAAAAAAAGs/a-MKOMOlwrs/s320/WMIMG_0765e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />and I have a few more over on my <a href="http://www.cheyannesexton.etsy.com/">esty store for sale as prints</a>. I haven't had much time to paint, but when I do I will let you know.<br /><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2011/08/new-photography-assignment-silly/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pwphotography+%28Pioneer+Woman+Photography%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher">I've entered the first one in the Pioneer Woman's Photography contest titled... 'Silly</a>'<br />Wish me luck and go get in on it. You could win a camera or a gift card worth some 'jing'<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-959459748206403772?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>newmexicomtngirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213268941366534259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-86348003910923967802011-08-30T11:39:00.001-07:002011-08-30T11:39:18.912-07:00A Peek Into Culture Watercolor in progress of a Taos New Mexico Adobe by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X3W0eQW3Hv8/Tl0uVKCjccI/AAAAAAAACf0/zJzCXl2GdxA/s1600-h/A%252520peek%252520into%252520culture%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="A peek into culture progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="A peek into culture progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uxaa0nSfhYQ/Tl0uVsygeyI/AAAAAAAACf4/e8Z1gfP4cUI/A%252520peek%252520into%252520culture%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" height="244"></a></p> <p>While I was in New Mexico, back in June of 2011, I was visiting the Taos Church with CheyAnne. This particular Adobe building was next door to the Church. CheyAnne exclaimed a soft “Oooooo…..the door is open here, look at the things inside!” She proceeded to snap away with her camera…and I soon followed suit. I loved the blue doors. Especially with one invitingly swung open. Then there was the Hot Peppers drying on the outside wall. And as I peeked inside, there was a sculpted human figure and glimpses of plants and pots. </p> <p>Everything about this scene, screamed to me, to be painted. To share with you what the two of us saw, and what I saw and what struck a chord with me. </p> <p>This watercolor painting, titled<em> A peek into culture</em>, is still in progress, but almost completed. The doors need more work as well as the weathered wood beams above the doors. </p> <p>The size is 14 x 11 on Arches 300lb Watercolor Paper. </p> <p>Now that I am back from Sedona, Arizona, where I gathered more images of the Southwest lifestyle, I have more painting projects than I can ever live long enough to paint! My mission is to try! We shall see what comes from so much travel and observations from one Summer. </p> <p>I hope you enjoy the journey with me.</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:8edaf50d-322c-48c4-a992-18134438dfa4" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos" rel="tag">Taos</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+Art" rel="tag">Southwest Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Art" rel="tag">Western Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Adobe" rel="tag">Adobe</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/blue+doors" rel="tag">blue doors</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor+painting" rel="tag">Watercolor painting</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arches+paper" rel="tag">Arches paper</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-8634800391092396780?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-36896307727433952012011-08-27T09:04:00.001-07:002011-08-27T09:04:19.756-07:00Waiting on a Prayer, Taos New Mexico Church with Burro. Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Kr5tZFtuLzY/TlkVgS80HwI/AAAAAAAACfU/rXlhlhaFI3E/s1600-h/Waiting%252520on%252520a%252520Prayer%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Waiting on a Prayer Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Waiting on a Prayer Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jcFeNat8Iq8/TlkVg-0tNyI/AAAAAAAACfY/Qoy5aNlIy2Y/Waiting%252520on%252520a%252520Prayer%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="204"></a></p> <p><em>Waiting on a Prayer</em> 10 x 12 inch Watercolor on 300lb Arches Watercolor Paper. Inquiries may come to my email at <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> thank you.</p> <p>The Taos, NM Church Watercolor Painting is finally finished.</p> <p>I’ve returned from Sedona, Arizona and the Invitational Group Exhibit <em>Lamingtons And Apple Pie</em> at the Sedona Arts Center. I have to say, the work in that exhibit was wonderful! </p> <p>The Red Rocks of Sedona was anything but amazing! Very gorgeous and inspirational Landscape there. As you have probably guessed, I took more than a lot of photographs.</p> <p>I also took a day to visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. That sure is one big hole in the ground! ha ha….and quite spectacular. </p> <p>Half a day was spent on a horse back ride through some of the Arizona desert, where Jack Rabbits and Cotton Tail rabbits seemed to watch us plod along. That ride was followed by a wagon ride, pulled by two beautiful black Percherons, up to the cook shack, where we were fed an awesome Breakfast of Cowboy eggs, sausage gravy, and home made biscuits that were cooked in a coal pit! Our view was filled with an over look of the Country that laid around us. And the Moon that we all share, was watching over us, in the morning sky.</p> <p>Another day, I took a drive to Prescott, home of the Phippen Western Art Museum. I was nothing but inspired by that Museum and ready to paint, after viewing the amazing large oils, pastels and watercolors that graced the walls there. I was deeply moved by each artist’s work on display, of cattle, horses and the Western way of life. </p> <p>I also had some magical and spiritual visions of the Landscape while in Prescott, and I am sure this will be reflected in the paintings that will come in the near future. </p> <p>Yes, it was an experience that I will carry with me, and will be implemented in my future works. </p> <p>I love my journey I am on, exploring myself and this world through the amazing beauty of painting, and being able to share that with you.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:9f565318-13d9-4974-98eb-740afa04bdcc" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona" rel="tag">Sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona+Arts+Center" rel="tag">Sedona Arts Center</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Prescott" rel="tag">Prescott</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Phippen+Museum" rel="tag">Phippen Museum</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+Themed+Art" rel="tag">Western Themed Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Burro" rel="tag">Burro</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos" rel="tag">Taos</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+Church" rel="tag">Taos Church</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Adobe" rel="tag">Adobe</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-3689630772743395201?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-21595620083026845362011-08-11T12:21:00.001-07:002011-08-11T12:21:28.293-07:00Taos New Mexico Church with Burro, Watercolor in Progress by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HP4Lcb_vdJk/TkQrrndB-mI/AAAAAAAACeM/KiozqyiQYng/s1600-h/Taos%252520church%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Taos church progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Taos church progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7zkPWGpNNN4/TkQrsYLvVpI/AAAAAAAACeQ/1dS_4lefc8w/Taos%252520church%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="205"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5zGVjGEH7-U/TkQrtANbO5I/AAAAAAAACeU/J4xCdL0C_rY/s1600-h/Taos%252520church%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Taos church progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Taos church progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eggP0wrB4CA/TkQrtiS6X-I/AAAAAAAACeY/dRnpWDQu3no/Taos%252520church%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="202"></a></p> <p>During my trip to New Mexico, I visited the Taos Church. Yes, the famous, painted often, Church of Taos, NM. It was just about high noon when I visited it, and the shadows were subtle. Actually, with the pea stone rock and the Adobe, the sunlight was down right blinding! And well, it was only around 90 – something degrees that day! But I was loving it.</p> <p>I took a lot of different angled photos of the Church, I just loved the simple lines and curves, and all the work that went into putting that Adobe onto the ‘bricks’.</p> <p>I had the image of the mini Burro, my mom had sent me, years ago. I’ve been waiting for just the right back drop to paint him. And, here it is. </p> <p>This watercolor is painted on 300lb Arches Watercolor paper and is 10 x 12 Inches. </p> <p>I’ve just about got my bags all packed again. I’m leaving for Sedona, Arizona on Saturday the 13th. I’ll be at the Invitational Exhibit “Lamingtons and Apple Pie” Exhibit that includes Australian and USA Artists. Opening Reception is August 15th at 6:30PM, at the Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road. The exhibit dates are August 15-29, 2011. I’ll have 6 paintings there, along with a raffle painting and a few Giclee Prints.</p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ab13aae5-f5ff-4820-9b49-ed4761355b5a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Taos New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+Church" rel="tag">Taos Church</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+themed+art" rel="tag">Western themed art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/burro" rel="tag">burro</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/donkey" rel="tag">donkey</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/adobe" rel="tag">adobe</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/religion" rel="tag">religion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/prayer" rel="tag">prayer</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/worship" rel="tag">worship</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sedona" rel="tag">Sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arizona" rel="tag">Arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/exhibit" rel="tag">exhibit</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-2159562008302684536?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-859692329011035682011-08-04T12:06:00.000-07:002011-08-04T12:25:44.675-07:00‘Gathering up the reins’ Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ehga0mfYeuQ/TjryMQDiBHI/AAAAAAAACcM/Ha5ikP61UlI/s1600-h/Gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Gathering up the reins Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Gathering up the reins Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U75-N83DZ38/TjryM6q3LlI/AAAAAAAACcQ/3W7cn-LYrCA/Gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="186"></a></p> <p><em>Gathering up the reins</em> 13 x 17 Watercolor on Arches 300lb Watercolor Paper.</p> <p>The painting is finally finished. I was going to send this to an exhibit I was invited to, but the Lady at the <a href="http://www.angelfireartspace.com">Angel Fire ArtSpace Gallery</a> in New Mexico, requested it for her Gallery. </p> <p>I have other works I can send to the exhibit, so this one will be going to the Gallery. At the moment, the frame I ordered for it, is on back order. Once I have that, I’ll be able to frame it and send it on to the Gallery in NM. </p> <p>This painting is from the ride I went on in Angel Fire, NM with the Road Runner Tours. This painting depicts the Tour Guide, Gunther, and his dark Palomino mare. This is where we stopped on the side of the mountain that dropped out into an open field. Here the horses rested and we took photos of one another.</p> <p>Another painting I recently finished of the horse I rode “Bullet'” <em>The coolest place in town</em>, will also be going to the Angel Fire ArtSpace Gallery in NM. Here is an image of it with it’s pretty Gold Wood Frame on. I’ve included the story of the Butterfly, on the back of this painting too. You can scroll down a few posts to read about the Butterflies of Angel Fire.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gac9J5QI-Tc/TjryNTaS8KI/AAAAAAAACcU/xkz0Jk0YyUw/s1600-h/Bullet%252520framed%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Bullet framed Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Bullet framed Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sa6k3X8-aBw/TjryN_PpHxI/AAAAAAAACcY/a8mno2rSDBA/Bullet%252520framed%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="211"></a></p> <p>My next trip is coming right up! August 13th I fly out to Sedona, Arizona. I am in an Invitational Group Exhibit there. The exhibit is ‘Lamingtons and Apple Pie’. It consists of 9 of us, from Australia and the USA. The Opening Reception is August 15th at 6:30PM. There will also be a raffle of works from each artist with proceeds for the Luv shack Horse Rescue Ranch.</p> <p>The exhibit runs August 15- 29, 2011. Would love to meet you at the reception!</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:132512d2-67f1-442b-8b6e-9c1468c7f178" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/sedona" rel="tag">sedona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/new+Mexico" rel="tag">new Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest" rel="tag">southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/gallery" rel="tag">gallery</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/angel+fire" rel="tag">angel fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/arizona" rel="tag">arizona</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horse" rel="tag">horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/quarter+horse" rel="tag">quarter horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/gold+frame" rel="tag">gold frame</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirls" rel="tag">cowgirls</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+themed+art" rel="tag">western themed art</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-85969232901103568?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-75437184775341440052011-08-01T12:37:00.001-07:002011-08-01T12:37:26.544-07:00‘Head Games’ Western Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Z4cueP8gSZI/TjcAc1vv8CI/AAAAAAAACbE/KcVhFrWtQs0/s1600-h/Head%252520games%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Head games Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Head games Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ig2o_zhaZZ8/TjcAda4kq0I/AAAAAAAACbI/LTzMJ350h90/Head%252520games%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="244"></a></p> <p><em>Head games</em> 15 x 12 Watercolor on Arches 300lb Watercolor Paper.</p> <p>This is a scene from the ranch at the Road Runner Tours, in Angel Fire New Mexico, where I went on my trail ride in June 2011.</p> <p> This poor cowpoke patiently chased this mare around the paddock to put her bridle on. The saddle was on...but she wasn't too quick to give her head. At one point, I helped block her, so she didn't go into another adjacent paddock.</p> <p>I don’t know how many hours they had gone around one another, while I was off riding through the Forests and Mountains. They weren’t there when we left, but when we got back, 2 hours later, there they were, all hot, dirty and dusty. going around and around. </p> <p>Many times she seemed she would give in and he got close to her head. He’d gently put a rope over the crest of her neck, to try to use as leverage in hopes she wouldn’t budge. But…off she’d go. About an hour after we got back from our ride, he finally caught her. I think at one point, she jumped into the water trough! I heard the thunderous splash of water and metal. </p> <p>Once he had her, he climbed on, and away they rode…off into the Mountains. She was calm and no problems at all. I heard someone say, “She’s a great trail horse, once you catch her and get a bridle on”.</p> <p>Hmmm….is this typical for a female? Head Games. lol</p> <p>If you are interested in purchasing this watercolor, send me an email <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> </p> <p>~Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:bf992de5-8177-4066-bd12-a7ed42a3b395" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+themed+art" rel="tag">Western themed art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Angel+Fire" rel="tag">Angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirls" rel="tag">cowgirls</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horse" rel="tag">horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/quarter+horse" rel="tag">quarter horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bay+horse" rel="tag">bay horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/black+horse" rel="tag">black horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/saddle" rel="tag">saddle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/tack" rel="tag">tack</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bridle" rel="tag">bridle</a></div></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7543718477534144005?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-47900216827210574342011-07-29T12:17:00.001-07:002011-07-29T12:17:23.181-07:00Progress on ‘Gathering up the reins’ Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CDjBPDhWrJ8/TjMHP5aFDCI/AAAAAAAACak/rHf-p16IFWs/s1600-h/gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%2525205%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="gathering up the reins progress 5 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="gathering up the reins progress 5 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AlKtqtxHwjY/TjMHQabY46I/AAAAAAAACao/VlL0x6F1rm0/gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%2525205%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182"></a></p> <h6><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal">More progress on 'Gathering up the reins' watercolor.</font></font></h6> <h6><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal"> Now I'm mostly layering more color on, in places to darken things up a bit. This paper (300lb Arches Watercolor Paper) is really thirsty and the colors sink in and 'dull out'. I added more color to the sky, mountains, shadows on the man and his hat. I also started working more on the two trees to the left of the painting. </font></font></h6> <p><font size="3">It seems like slow going now, but it will get finished in the not to far future.</font></p> <p><font size="3">I’ve ordered a gold frame for this, the frame is on back order, and I hope it will get shipped to me in time to put this into an Exhibit I was invited to, in September 2011, located in Raton, NM. Only time will tell.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Have a great weekend!</font></p> <p><font size="3">~Debbie</font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:0dea934f-14bb-48fe-9f3e-4a63a6d75f9c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Raton+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Raton New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Angel+Fire" rel="tag">Angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Palomino" rel="tag">Palomino</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horse" rel="tag">Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Equine" rel="tag">Equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western" rel="tag">Western</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+themed+art" rel="tag">Western themed art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a></div> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-4790021682721057434?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-43399545834243624522011-07-26T16:46:00.001-07:002011-07-26T16:46:57.450-07:00‘Gathering up the reins’ Watercolor in Progress, by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hZ3GYAJUNGs/Ti9R5cci54I/AAAAAAAACZk/EX7XnMWEcqk/s1600-h/gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="gathering up the reins progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="gathering up the reins progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ek7l-mzGgNA/Ti9R6B6dtBI/AAAAAAAACZo/Tzq78Ftqq_E/gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SuAWEwQxZBM/Ti9R6pzRnZI/AAAAAAAACZs/1v6L7mCTJbc/s1600-h/gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="gathering up the reins progress 3 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="gathering up the reins progress 3 Medium Web view" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-It6BnHX4_mo/Ti9R7MJ2O2I/AAAAAAAACZw/2ct56qnNXfI/gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%2525203%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ahi6HwKao4g/Ti9R7hNkYBI/AAAAAAAACZ0/dehYyFBQG6Q/s1600-h/Gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Gathering up the reins progress 4 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Gathering up the reins progress 4 Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lC63N1KBhvY/Ti9R720webI/AAAAAAAACZ4/JDQa9mybNZM/Gathering%252520up%252520the%252520reins%252520progress%2525204%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="180"></a></p> <p>This is my latest Watercolor painting, titled <em>Gathering up the reins</em>.</p> <p>Depicting the Tour Guide that took us through the Forests and Fields in the Mountains of Angel Fire, New Mexico. This area is the same area that Bullet & I were Blessed by the Butterflies. You can read the Blog post before this one “The coolest place in town”-Bullet, for more info about the Butterfly experience.</p> <p>This little mare is a dark Palomino. Her tail is more grey than white and her color is a dirty looking chocolate horse…lol. You could tell she loved her job, with a little bit of a “hot under the collar” approach to staying ahead of the pack. Definitely an Alpha mare.</p> <p>It’s interesting to see my three progressive images here, of the painting. I can certainly see what colors my camera picked up, at the time of photographing the painting. This last photo in the bunch, seems to be leaning towards the hues of blues a little too much. Though the foreground does have a lot of blue layered in for shadows, I think that is where the camera picked up the dominating color and changed other areas to match. It always seems to be difficult to get a good color match on a computer screen. On the most part, a lot of my paintings do photograph right when I take the final shot, of the finished painting.</p> <p>Thank you for following along here on our Blog. We appreciate your support.</p> <p>Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:1246e1ed-fe32-4fac-acd8-58ade809a5b4" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Palomino" rel="tag">Palomino</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Quarter+Horse" rel="tag">Quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Tour+Guide" rel="tag">Tour Guide</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Angel+Fire" rel="tag">Angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Forest" rel="tag">Forest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Mountains" rel="tag">Mountains</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/South+west" rel="tag">South west</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-4339954583424362452?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-22591906341375386572011-07-25T12:37:00.001-07:002011-07-25T12:37:15.195-07:00“The Coolest Place In Town”-Bullet. Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nyY9i4Pukwg/Ti3F6AiJieI/AAAAAAAACYc/IDOhEpo_CXo/s1600-h/The%252520coolest%252520place%252520in%252520town%252520Bullet%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="The coolest place in town Bullet Medium Web view" border="0" alt="The coolest place in town Bullet Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8RtWeCKSYjI/Ti3F6tEHbXI/AAAAAAAACYg/mfncrW6uVSo/The%252520coolest%252520place%252520in%252520town%252520Bullet%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190"></a></p> <p>Here I am, playing a little ‘catch-up’ with my Blog posts! I’ve been painting fast and furious, to capture my feelings and experiences of New Mexico! My Blog posts got a little behind.</p> <p>This watercolor, here, is of ‘Bullet’. He’s the horse I rode on the <a href="http://www.rtours.com/">Road Runner Tours in Angel Fire,</a> New Mexico. We took a ride up into the Mountains, well, actually the head quarters was sitting on the mountain! We rode for two hours into the Forest and across a field or two. I was in Seventh Heaven! </p> <p>On the ride, we came out of the Forest into a clearing that over looked distant fields, Mountains and Eagle Nest Lake. Before we stopped, for some candid photo shots, I had a Butterfly flutter up between Bullet’s ears, over the crest of his neck, the saddle horn, and into my face! Over the top of my head it went, and I warned the rider behind me to watch out for that crazy Butterfly! But before I had the whole sentence out, it veered off into the woods, not bothering the horse and rider behind me. A few minutes after, I had another one do the same exact thing!</p> <p>We finished up our ride, and back at the ranch, I took a bunch of photos. I hung out in the paddock with Bullet and his friends. Bullet and I formed a really great bond, and I think of him now, often. This painting I have posted here, is after the ride and Bullet hanging out by the water trough. Titled: <em>The coolest place in town</em>, Watercolor on 300lb Arches Watercolor paper, image size: 11 x 14 inches. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, send me an email at <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> thank you.</p> <p>The next day, after the ride, I drove to Eagle Nest Lake and the Cimarron Mountains. At a gift store there, I found a T-Shirt with butterflies all over it. With that Butterfly moment on Bullet, I just had to have the T-shirt!</p> <p>The next day, after purchasing the Butterfly T-shirt, I took a day trip into Taos with CheyAnne. I told her about my Butterfly experience and the T-shirt. She had a look on her face, like, “No way!” She then proceeded to tell me the New Mexico Spiritual meaning of having a Butterfly flutter into your face. </p> <p><font color="#0000ff" size="3">“When a Butterfly flutters into your face, You are Blessed”. </font></p> <p>I had two get into my face, one right after the other. </p> <p>Bullet and I are very blessed.</p> <p>Love and Peace to you all,</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:80495dca-b33f-4fc2-ab38-be65813e4e05" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/road+runner+tours" rel="tag">road runner tours</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/angel+Fire" rel="tag">angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/trail+ride" rel="tag">trail ride</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/equine" rel="tag">equine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/horse" rel="tag">horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/quarter+Horse" rel="tag">quarter Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southwest+art" rel="tag">southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/gallery" rel="tag">gallery</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/butterfly" rel="tag">butterfly</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/eagle+nest+lake" rel="tag">eagle nest lake</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cimarron" rel="tag">cimarron</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-2259190634137538657?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-60762656383033570622011-07-21T11:57:00.001-07:002011-07-21T11:57:37.601-07:00New Mexico Romance Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qqtk2erQtjU/Tih2nk8jLZI/AAAAAAAACXs/3QjGW2uZyrI/s1600-h/New%252520Mexico%252520romance%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="New Mexico romance Medium Web view" border="0" alt="New Mexico romance Medium Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ApYso02Rr6U/Tih2oPg3LDI/AAAAAAAACXw/j-mIdNpZFLI/New%252520Mexico%252520romance%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="208"></a></p> <p><em>New Mexico Romance</em> 11 x 13 Watercolor on Watercolor Paper Board. $1,200.00 Inquiries to purchase may come to my email at <a href="mailto:debflood@debfloodart.com">debflood@debfloodart.com</a> thank you.</p> <p>The Hot Romance, in the Hot Country of New Mexico is finished! </p> <p>It was interesting for me, to paint them as they are one entity. I mostly concentrated on the light and shadows and the shapes of items on the land. I also paid attention to the colors and what would most represent what I wanted to show you, what I saw, while in New Mexico for the first time in my life. </p> <p>I feel as though this was a good starting painting, to lay the path for the rest of the New Mexico paintings that will soon follow.</p> <p>As I write this, I have started another, of the horse named Bullet, that I rode in the mountains and forests of Angel Fire,NM. That was a very special ride for me and I’ll be posting the painting soon.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ebbc5f81-5829-4fb2-9350-fe430b881ce7" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/romance" rel="tag">romance</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/man" rel="tag">man</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/woman" rel="tag">woman</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Taos New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Hot" rel="tag">Hot</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/portrait" rel="tag">portrait</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/figurative" rel="tag">figurative</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-6076265638303357062?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-7964133665032415372011-07-15T12:09:00.001-07:002011-07-15T12:09:31.979-07:00New Mexico Romance. A Watercolor in Progress by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8yAYlWEI1SQ/TiCQaFBp4YI/AAAAAAAACXU/Y4SulFvQoec/s1600-h/NM%252520Romance%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="NM Romance Medium Web view" border="0" alt="NM Romance Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s0gHquJzYA4/TiCQa5Bh_WI/AAAAAAAACXY/R23xjL_4lMw/NM%252520Romance%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="206"></a></p> <p>My first day in New Mexico. Well, my first full day in New Mexico, after un-boarding the plane in Albuquerque at midnight, renting the car, finding a Hotel close by, and then hunting down my lost luggage when I left the Hotel later that morning. Yeah, that was an ordeal that really needs it’s own blog post. ha ha.</p> <p>As I made my 3-4 hour drive North on I25 towards Angel Fire, I was mesmerized by the mountains, gorges and lack of trees! I was constantly stopping to take photos, as camper buses and trucks and cars sped past me, as if they have seen it all, day after day. </p> <p>After I bypassed Santa Fe and was well on my way towards Taos, there was a large gorge to my left! Click…click…snap…snap…goes the camera.</p> <p>One such place, a wonderful wide river ran past. There was a nice wide turnout, so I pulled in. When I got out, I was introduced to 100 degree dry heat! The hot breeze was blowing and the sound of the rushing water was relaxing. I could see Kayakers coming around the bend up stream. I snapped more photos of them, as they paddled closer. After a few minutes of taking in the rocky mountains, water and heat, I turned around to find this young couple sitting on the edge of the rocks that hung onto the side of the gorge. They were both wearing white, and pretty much all I could see was the bright hot light bouncing off their white clothing. I immediately saw a painting! All that white light and bounced color in the shadows. I snapped a few photos, the couple was just too busy to even notice I was capturing them. No, I’m not a stalker, only a stalker of images for that next great painting! </p> <p>The heat was bouncing up off the ground and nearby tar of the highway. It was time to get back in the car, that for some reason, was rented to me “Black with a Black interior”! (go figure!). I switched on the Air Conditioner to high and continued on my way, knowing – hoping, I had captured something good enough of that couple to paint, when I returned to my Studio in Maine.</p> <p>The image above is the work in progress. I’m working on a Premium Watercolor Board, put out by Cresent, it is 100% Archival all the way through.</p> <p>I’m enjoying, reliving that day, as I recreate the moment in watercolor.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:1df12c8c-1054-4afc-a875-daf6d716617a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/White+dress" rel="tag">White dress</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/romance" rel="tag">romance</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/couple" rel="tag">couple</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Taos New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Angel+Fire" rel="tag">Angel Fire</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Santa+Fe" rel="tag">Santa Fe</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/kayaker" rel="tag">kayaker</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/river" rel="tag">river</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor" rel="tag">watercolor</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-796413366503241537?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-78820679347761513982011-07-14T13:48:00.000-07:002011-07-14T14:19:11.319-07:00Fishing the Red Watercolor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-npjwcZPzabM/Th9W7cz1VUI/AAAAAAAAADk/WIVZRrwQfpc/s1600/the%2Bmagic%2Bfishing%2Bhole.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 153px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-npjwcZPzabM/Th9W7cz1VUI/AAAAAAAAADk/WIVZRrwQfpc/s400/the%2Bmagic%2Bfishing%2Bhole.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629313638582277442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> The Red River out of Questa, New Mexico, that is.<br />My honey loves to fish and since I love to take his picture I have tons and tons of him fishing. I've always enjoyed this one, minus the little flappy things hanging off his backside and as an artist I can just leave those out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeQTi8zR9V0/Th9aKcoK8jI/AAAAAAAAAD8/P9eXx6BLnUw/s1600/WMfishing%2Bthe%2Bred%2B1ste.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeQTi8zR9V0/Th9aKcoK8jI/AAAAAAAAAD8/P9eXx6BLnUw/s400/WMfishing%2Bthe%2Bred%2B1ste.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629317194766283314" border="0" /></a><br />So for his birthday this past year,<br />I started this watercolor on Yupo<br />for him.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w6MEePX0ccU/Th9aJ1yW54I/AAAAAAAAAD0/q_eqxZTTHNY/s1600/WMIMG_8179%25232e.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 193px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w6MEePX0ccU/Th9aJ1yW54I/AAAAAAAAAD0/q_eqxZTTHNY/s400/WMIMG_8179%25232e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629317184340027266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And then i got in there and played around with the paint. Kinda wish I could have kept that fresh just painted one, but never really working on yupo paper before I knew this was more an experiment than a finished piece. It has made me want to get it onto real watercolor paper start fresh and see what happens.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So that is what I'm working on these days, amongst my many other projects.<br />peace n abundance,<br />CheyAnne<br />and don't forget to check out <a href="http://cheyannesexton.etsy.com/">my etsy site</a> for watercolors, prints and photography too.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7882067934776151398?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>newmexicomtngirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213268941366534259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-74236846322531290032011-07-13T11:26:00.001-07:002011-07-13T11:26:21.411-07:00Progress on The Taos Black Stallion in Watercolor by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eCa8h3QFQOM/Th3jSuZK3ZI/AAAAAAAACXE/wMYFjiPlLkw/s1600-h/Taos%252520stallion%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Taos stallion progress 2 Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Taos stallion progress 2 Medium Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s4hVIam52A0/Th3jTMAvJpI/AAAAAAAACXI/GAvGqXKV_HY/Taos%252520stallion%252520progress%2525202%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190"></a></p> <p>Today I was able to jump right into painting the dust and horse! </p> <p>It seems that more and more of my paintings are hinting towards abstract. As I think more in relations of shapes with one another and forget about what the actual object is, things start taking on new meanings.</p> <p>So far, for me, this painting seems about the flow of the mane on the neck of the horse. It’s waving in the dust, almost as if it is free to roam where it pleases. Yet it is attached to the horse and cannot flow away freely. That’s the feeling I was getting from the horse, himself. Here he was loose to do as he pleases in his space, like rolling in the dust and shaking it off, yet he was still confined to walls and fences that kept him from going further. The solid fence behind him, also constrained to stand in that one spot to hold the Black Stallion in. Everything was in it’s place for a purpose. Everything in that space wanting so badly to go beyond the boundaries. So parallel to the human conditions. We all wish to break free, shake the dust off and go! I felt I was able to do that. But in my freedom, I had to leave the Black Taos Stallion behind. </p> <p>As I paint this, I wonder today, what he is doing. Have others gone to visit him? Has he been taken out of those confining walls and fences? Maybe someday I will know the answers to my questions. And then again, I may not.</p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:d7f30036-a2c7-4969-b398-3664affbd349" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+Stallion" rel="tag">Black Stallion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos+New+Mexico" rel="tag">Taos New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/South+west" rel="tag">South west</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/art" rel="tag">art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboy" rel="tag">cowboy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirl" rel="tag">cowgirl</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/dust" rel="tag">dust</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/western+art" rel="tag">western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Watercolor" rel="tag">Watercolor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/arches+paper" rel="tag">arches paper</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7423684632253129003?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-11917495167855114152011-07-12T16:36:00.001-07:002011-07-12T16:36:49.030-07:00Painting the Taos Black Stallion, Watercolor In Progress by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-brN2goTnC7w/ThzajUdc6OI/AAAAAAAACW8/G5QGaYiQsaI/s1600-h/Taos%252520stallion%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Taos stallion progress Medium Web view" border="0" alt="Taos stallion progress Medium Web view" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LJMPIpVNjXo/ThzakFwmZJI/AAAAAAAACXA/EKJNeIZBxR0/Taos%252520stallion%252520progress%252520Medium%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>….And away we go! </p> <p>Today I got a preliminary sketch worked out of the Black Morgan Stallion I met in Taos, New Mexico. </p> <p>This photo shows the sketch at an angle, laying on my drawing/painting table. </p> <p>I’ll be transferring the sketch to Arches 300lb Watercolor Paper, hopefully tomorrow! The size of the sketch image is 10 x 13 inches.</p> <p>There is a lot of dust being shaken off by the horse, so a lot of the details are muted. I’m eager to take on this dust challenge, as I have recently finished a dusty watercolor of a white horse and rider in the dust. You can see that painting, <em>Dancing in the dust,</em> on my <a href="http://debbieflood.blogspot.com">Studio Blog</a>. But, that was a <u>white</u> horse in the dust. This is a<u> black</u> horse in the dust! Hmmm…what is it with horses and dust?? Or is it me and dust?! (chuckle).</p> <p>I’m so looking forward to painting the light of Taos. The colors that seem to magically appear, even when your not looking for them! Here in Maine, everything is so green and lush. I think that is why I use so many earth colors of gold, orange, browns and reds in my paintings, in general. I need other colors, other than green to look at!</p> <p>I hope you can stay near this blog, to watch this painting unfold. And I’ll do my best not to mess it up! </p> <p>~Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:893900fc-769a-44d2-ad7a-ec6b0dd18ae5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos" rel="tag">Taos</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+Stallion" rel="tag">Black Stallion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/watercolor+painting" rel="tag">watercolor painting</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Western+art" rel="tag">Western art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest+art" rel="tag">Southwest art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowboys" rel="tag">cowboys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cowgirls" rel="tag">cowgirls</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/dust" rel="tag">dust</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/arches+paper" rel="tag">arches paper</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Debbie+Flood" rel="tag">Debbie Flood</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-1191749516785511415?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-74725520482176079202011-07-08T07:05:00.000-07:002011-07-08T07:50:10.332-07:00Meeting an amazing artist turned Friend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qyTxGcHLlvo/ThcU4tjbzMI/AAAAAAAAADM/gHDx5-dYTqI/s1600/WMstallionbrighter.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qyTxGcHLlvo/ThcU4tjbzMI/AAAAAAAAADM/gHDx5-dYTqI/s320/WMstallionbrighter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626989223956171970" border="0" /></a><br /> When I friended Debbie Flood on facebook a while back little did I know how much she would come to mean to me. I followed her beautiful vibrant work of watercolors that she would post. I suggested friends to follow her because her paintings were just so full of life and color... real life around horses. And then I saw where she was hooking up a deal to come to Angel Fire Art Space Gallery right up over the San de Cristos mountains east of Taos, New Mexico. Well I just had to go.<br />How amazing to see her watercolors in person. All the shadows in her paintings were full of reflected colors. The light she would capture was so beautiful and real looking that I felt I could have reached in and felt the warmth of the sunlight.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiW-P0Jasuo/ThcVT5F6DcI/AAAAAAAAADU/g4t2xnGbBdU/s1600/WMIMG_0728e.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 486px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiW-P0Jasuo/ThcVT5F6DcI/AAAAAAAAADU/g4t2xnGbBdU/s320/WMIMG_0728e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626989690910019010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> In talking and finally meeting Debbie, I asked her who was showing her around this part of the world. I knew she was from Maine and hadn't been out this far west before and bammm..... We set up an early Monday morning photo taking and as you read in Debbie's first post on our new blog, we had a blast. Here are a few of the views I got that morning and hope to paint one real soon<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-7472552048217607920?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>newmexicomtngirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213268941366534259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874777381108996979.post-86738067460845517012011-07-05T17:03:00.001-07:002011-07-05T17:03:47.505-07:00Meeting the Black Taos Morgan Stallion by Debbie Flood<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-__pC6SOgMJc/ThOmWb_9OVI/AAAAAAAACUg/hEcDMyzSBD8/s1600-h/DSC04663%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC04663 Large Web view" border="0" alt="DSC04663 Large Web view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_XAhr5kuPRc/ThOmWyPR6JI/AAAAAAAACUk/etwX01fh4r4/DSC04663%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>I was along for the ride, with CheyAnne driving her father’s old pick up truck, that had more Character than the Peanuts Gang! She drove down this dirt road in Taos, NM. It was a hot, dry day and the wind would blow up dust devils every so often. She parked the truck in what seemed like a wide driveway. It’s hard to tell where road, driveways stop and start, with so much dry dirt around.</p> <p>As we got out and started to make our way across the dirt road, to see a mare and foal out in the green pasture (yes, there was a green pasture!) we heard a whinny. Almost a pitiful whinny, but it had enough energy and lift to it, to make us turn around to see who was talking to us.</p> <p>It was a black Morgan Stallion. Around the bend a bit, there he stood, with ears perked up, mentally telling us to come see him. With our cameras in tow, and our eyes feasting on this beautiful beast, he waited for us to get near. </p> <p>He smelled of CheyAnne’s camera, as if to say, is that good enough to take photos of me?</p> <p>I suppose he was confident enough, that we had a couple of good cameras, he laid down in the dirt and started a rolling dirt bath feast! Over and over he went. At times, he was almost invisible, shrouded in dust that danced in the Taos light. What a photo op! I’m surprised the clicking of our shutter buttons didn’t disturb someone!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1XEGUVpnUvA/ThOmX7VdpZI/AAAAAAAACUo/yfG5ZyrjeyM/s1600-h/DSC04665%252520Large%252520Web%252520view%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC04665 Large Web view" border="0" alt="DSC04665 Large Web view" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7zrt6zaDjLE/ThOmYa3I3sI/AAAAAAAACUs/cpzNzuGmkmM/DSC04665%252520Large%252520Web%252520view_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p>Later, after he raised to his hooves, and shook off the excess dust, he went to CheyAnne, and rubbed his head against her, leaving streaks of drool and mucus that turned the dry dust into mud upon her clothes. He loved the attention, and watched us as we walked away. For a few moments, his boring morning, became a fun dust game.</p> <p>Soon, I will be painting this Black Taos Morgan Stallion, to immortalize him forever. Just what I think he hoped we would do.</p> <p>Debbie Flood</p> <p><a href="http://www.debfloodart.com">http://www.debfloodart.com</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:f967ece7-23f2-4179-a581-49a940b5fe4f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Black+Stallion" rel="tag">Black Stallion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Morgan" rel="tag">Morgan</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Taos" rel="tag">Taos</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Mexico" rel="tag">New Mexico</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horse" rel="tag">Horse</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/photography" rel="tag">photography</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Southwest" rel="tag">Southwest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Dust" rel="tag">Dust</a></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7874777381108996979-8673806746084551701?l=paintingthesouthwest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Flood Equine Artist debfloodart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07606399218764020754noreply@blogger.com2