Apples and Pears II
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Apples and pears tempt the eyes and taste buds. “Bobism” squares and artful inking give the painting a fresh feel.
The watercolor and ink Apples and Pears II is 11”x15”, matted for a 16”x20” frame.
Archive for the Watercolors Category
*New*–March 14, 2011
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolor on March 14, 2011 by Nancy Yackel*New* – March 4, 2011
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolor on March 4, 2011 by Nancy Yackel
New Mexico Adobe Churches
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Drawing from dozens of sketches of the historic adobe churches found in Northern New Mexico Bob combined nine of his favorites into one painting. He’s featured each of these subjects in his works over the years – from the much visited Santuario de Chimayo to the private chapel in Pilar. This time they come together in a montage tour of New Mexico Adobe Churches.
The watercolor and ink New Mexico Adobe Churches is 11”x15”, matted for a 16”x20” frame.
*New*–January 26, 2011
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolor on January 26, 2011 by Nancy YackelSunrise on the Sonoran Desert
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As snow continues to accumulate in the Colorado Rockies Bob’s latest painting brings us a bright sunrise on the Sonoran Desert of southeastern Arizona. I especially like the back lighting affect he achieved on the majestic saguaros. I wish I could head down that desert path tomorrow morning.
The watercolor and ink Sunrise on the Sonoran Desert is 11”x15”, matted for a 16”x20” frame.
*New*–December 3, 2010
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolor on December 3, 2010 by Nancy Yackel
Apples, Apples, Apples III
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Bob’s spent the last month working on a number of very different pieces, depending on his mood and motivation. Several people have asked when he was going to paint more fruit. Apples, Apples, Apples II is the first to be completed. A few of Bob’s signature squares subtly appear and create depth.
Apple trees in the Denver area produced a hearty crop this year. We’re still enjoying homemade applesauce, fresh apple pies and crunchy apple salads.
Apples, Apples, Apples II measures 8.5×11” and will be matted for an 11×14” frame
*New*–October 29, 2010
Posted in Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolor on October 29, 2010 by Nancy Yackel
Santuario de Chimayo
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Inspired by a visit to Santuario de Chimayo earlier this month Bob painted the well known church north of Santa Fe. What’s missing is the constant stream of visitors.
The painting is 8 1/2”x 11”, matted for a 11”x14” frame.
Arroyo Hondo Revisited
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A graceful archway and stone walk lead to Nuestra Senora de Los Dolores in the village of Arroyo Hondo north of Taos. Bob has depicted the adobe church numerous times in a playful “tipsy” style.
The painting is 11”x15 ”, matted for a 16”x20” frame.
*New* – October 26, 2010
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolors on October 26, 2010 by Nancy Yackel
Two New Mexico Venues
Rancho Jacona Revisited
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Talpa Chapel II
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*New* – October 23, 2010
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painings, Watercolors on October 23, 2010 by Nancy YackelNew Mexico Quilt Grande
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Bob just completed the largest in his New Mexico Quilt Series. The watercolor and ink painting measures 11”x15”, matted for a 16”x20” frame. Eighteen individual frames celebrate the essence of Northern New Mexico. The San Jose de Gracia de Las Trampas church takes center stage with a supporting cast of adobe walls, hollyhocks, mountain peaks, sheep and chamisa.
Bob reports this may be his favorite work to date.
Enchanted Valley II
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Also recently completed is a view reminiscent of the Valverde Valley along the Rio Grande River between Espanola and Taos. Framed by mountain peaks and mesas, fertile fields, orchards and vineyards produce a bounty of crops. The matted 11”x15” watercolor will fit in a 16”x20” frame.
These two paintings will join more than a half-dozen other new works by Bob to be included in the Park Hill Art Club Show and Sale scheduled for November 5-7, 2010. See below for more show details.
*New* – October 1, 2010
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Paintings, Watercolors on October 3, 2010 by Nancy Yackel
Bob’s Paintings from Kilborn Workshop
Below are two of the watercolors Bob complete this week in the Stephen Kilborn Aspens and Cottonwoods workshop. Pilar is the New Mexico village where Kilborn has his studio. It is located south of Taos along the banks of the Rio Grande River. The aspen near the Taos Ski Valley were in full autumn splendor inspiring Bob’s “Lollipops” and “Autumn in Taos Ski Valley”.
Aspen Lollipops
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Autumn at Taos Ski Valley
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Kilborn Workshop Show – Taos, New Mexico
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolors, Workshop on October 2, 2010 by Nancy Yackel
Aspens and Cottonwoods Workshop Opening
Friday – Oct. 1, 2010
The culmination of each Stephen Kilborn workshop is a showing of the students’ paintings on Friday evening. Each participant selects one work from the week’s painting effort. The Kilborn studio mats and frames the selections. The art work is hung in the Kilborn Gallery in Taos with an evening opening reception.
The Aspens and Cottonwoods Opening drew a large crowd this evening, a combination of local artists and residents, friends and Taos tourists. Shedding their painting attire for dressier duds the participants end the week in near giddy gaiety. Paintings were sold and many of us stocked up on Kilborn pottery.
Early in the week the four ladies who had never painted before were dubbed “The Taos Four.” Their spirit and willingness to explore new experiences brought joy for all those involved. Plus, they each proved they could pick up a paint brush with winning results. I guess that makes Stephen the Founding Father. Fun was had by all!
Bob’s entry in the show was “Aspen Lollipops”, an almost whimsical depiction of autumn’s changing colors combined with “Bobism” – a multitude of small squares which add shading and depth.
New friendships were made, creative inspiration and techniques shared, and great food and comradery enjoyed. Before the evening is over several of the students discuss a return for one of the 2011 workshops.
While workshop days can be long and intense Bob and LaVerne Kilborn found time for fun and frivolity.
Stephen Kilborn painting workshops scheduled for 2011.
Hidden Taos – July 17-22 – Little known locations in the Taos Area
Aspens and Cottonwoods – September 25-30 – Maybe the most beautiful time to be in Taos.
View all the participants and their painting.
Kilborn Workshop – October 1, 2010
Posted in Art, Paintings, Watercolors with tags Art, Painting, Watercolors, Workshop on October 1, 2010 by Nancy Yackel
Workshop Day Five – Friday
Friday is a shortened day. Some, like Bob work hard to finished projects stated during the class. Others use the day to experiment with new ideas and techniques.
A delicious final lunch by LaVerne is applauded and appreciated. Note – several of LaVerne’s popular recipes are available on the Kilborn website.
Painting winds up around 2pm. Holly heads to the Gallery to hang the evening show. During the final critique it’s always interesting to see the evolution of each participant’s style over the five days. Especially so for those who had never painted before such as this session’s “Taos Four”.
Everyone heads to their lodging with a couple of hours to spruce up for the workshop finale, the evening show.
Art by Robert Yackel 