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Arroyo Seco – August 2010

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolors on August 10, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

Summertime in Arroyo Seco

Summertime in Arroyo Seco - For Blog

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Santisima Trinidad in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico has been a recurring subject for Bob. Built in the early 1800s, the historic adobe church sits among imagined fields of flowers and lavender in his latest completion.

Situated seven miles northeast of Taos, Seco – as the village is known to locals – is a colorful and quirky destination. The narrow, winding road weaves past restaurants, galleries and shops. In the Doug West Gallery we’re always intrigued by the skies in his paintings and serigraphs. The artistic works of Claire Haye include paintings, sculpture and woodblock prints at Claire Works. But, it’s the creative jewelry designs that become treasured gifts at our house.

One can’t leave Seco with an ice cream treat from Taos Cow. The all natural super premium ice cream is hard to beat. We recommend the pinion caramel if it’s on the daily list.

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*New – June 24, 2010

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolors on June 24, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

Taos Courtyard

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Bob chose new subject matter for his latest watercolor. The historic Bert Phillips house in Taos, today hosts shops and galleries including the Kilborn Gallery and La Lana Wools. The flower bedecked courtyard faces Paseo del Pueblo Norte just north of Bent Street in Taos, New Mexico.

Bert Phillips was one of the founders of the Taos Society of Artists in 1915. Phillips and fellow artist Ernest Blumenschein met while studying at the Julian Academy in Paris. J.H. Sharp passionately described the New Mexico pueblos, peoples and landscape. In 1898 Phillips and Blumenschein set out from Denver with a wagon filled with provisions and art supplies. Their planned tour of the American Southwest hit a snag when a wagon wheel broke north of Taos. Philips stayed with the wagon while Blumenschein made his way to Taos to find a blacksmith. “Blumy” enthusiastically described the town and surrounding landscape upon his return. Their trip came to a halt as the two spent the summer painting in Taos. Inspired with creativity Philips decided to permanently move to Taos.

Taos and northern New Mexico continue to inspire artists. Bob even admits he reached new heights with Taos Courtyard.

Back to Chimayo

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With a number of detail changes Bob completed another vignette of Santuario de Chimayo. The painting emits an inviting serenity one would find missing during the busy summer season when visitors and pilgrims from around the world flock to the church of the “miracle healing dirt”.

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New – Paintings June 2010

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolors on June 20, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

High Road and New Mexico Churches

High Road to Taos II

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Talpa Chapel

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Bob’s been working on a series of miniature watercolors featuring New Mexico adobe churches. Each painting is 5”x7” before matting. Check back soon for others that are in the works but not yet completed.

Las Trampas Mini Arroyo Hondo Mini

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Sangre de Cristo Mini

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New – Talpa Chapel

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolors on May 30, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

Talpa Chapel Revisited

Nuestra Senora de San Juan del Rio Chiquito

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Bob recently completed a new interpretation of the small adobe chapel in Talpa, New Mexico. In this painting the chapel reflects the purple shadows on the Picuris Mountains seen across the valley.

Talpa is located southeast of Taos on NM518, the scenic byway known as The High Road to Taos. The historic structure is off the highway a short distance down a narrow dirt road. Adobe homes – and, on most occasions a barking dog - surround the chapel plaza. Worshipers use the chapel for prayer services and novenas but travel to San Francisco de Asis in Ranchos de Taos for services.

Artists, including Andrew Dasburg and Doel Reed have long been drawn to the Talpa region. Following local tradition many residents paint their windows blue to ward off the brujas (witches).

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Chimayo Painting Purchase

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolors on May 29, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

Darlene happily poses with her acquisition, El Santuario de Chimayo, and artist Bob Yackel.

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New – Southwestern Quilt

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors on May 19, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

Southwestern Vignettes in Watercolor

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Adobes, chamisa and sunshine radiates from Bob’s latest miniature(7.5“x5.5”). Each tiny frame, edged in black ink, captures the essence of the American Southwest in rich hues.

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El Santuario de Chimayo

Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Watercolors on May 14, 2010 by Nancy Yackel

New View of Chimayo

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Bob’s latest painting of El Santuario de Chimayo shows a lighter, looser style. Using watercolors on hot press paper he faded the colors around the edges, using the white of the paper to frame the historic church.

To see other paintings by Bob of El Santuario de Chimayo click on the listing on the right.

El Santuario de Chimayo is known for its “Holy Dirt” believed to possess extraordinary healing powers. Believers make personal and organized pilgrimages to the shrine originally build in 1816. Chimayo is located approximately 25 miles north of Sante Fe, New Mexico. Craftsmen in the surrounding region are renown for their quality weavings, skills passed down through many generations.

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