Monday, November 12, 2007

Small Paintings for Sale

These paintings are for sale and because they need to be matted and framed better, they are selling at bargain prices. The media is acrylic on canvas and the paintings would be suitable for a work space or an office

The top pic is "Rio Chama Bosque #2; 5" x 7"; price $40.00 (SOLD)
The blue is "Cactus Flowers", 5" x 7"; price $35.00 (SOLD)
The bottom is "Cerro Perdenal at Abiquiu Lake; 4" x 5"; price $35.00
To purchase, please click on 'Profile' and send me an email. Thank you.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Matias Rides Estrella with Saddle Blanket

Estrella models the finished saddle blanket with Matias riding and mom, Erian, close by. Estrella is a small horse and the saddle blanket is a little oversized for her. Estrella was not broken using the traditional cowboy method. Rather, Erian, is using horse whispering to tame Estrella.

Matias rides Estrella with mom, Erian, close by.

Off the loom, the saddle blanket is finished



I decided to keep this one. Not for sale.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Finishing the Saddle Blanket: Weaving Demonstration


The video demonstration is a good visual to see how the project comes together.

Weaving demonstration video

The second border is complete and the saddle blanket is done. The warp is cut about 4 inches long and after tying off and trimming the warp, the saddle blanket will be ready to be worn on a horse riding down the road in a parade.


Still on the loom, the finished saddle blanket.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

At the Governor's Mansion

This summer Agueda Martinez, grandmother, was honored for her achievements in weaving and folk-art with a Historic Women Highway Marker to be placed near her home in Medanales.

The Serranos enjoy the buffet and mingle with the women who made the nomination come true for the Agueda Martinez family.

The Serranos pose for a picture with First Lady Richardson


The committee who made the Historic Women Highway Marker possible




Monday, November 5, 2007

Good Morning New Mexico

This morning I awoke to a beautiful sunrise and it makes me feel great to live in such a beautiful place. The morning star and moon were captivating and enchanting.


What a great way to start the day!



Saturday, November 3, 2007

Saddle Blanket in Three Colors

After a few hours of dancing on the loom, my saddle blanket project is coming along nicely. I am just a few inches away from the center. When the project is completed, the saddle blanket will measure 34 x 36 inches. Today I spoke to my cousin and he agreed to have his horse, Estrella, model the finished saddle blanket.




Day Trip to Albuquerque

My sister and I took a day trip to Albuquerque and drove through Santa Fe. Without slowing down or stopping, I managed to get some good pictures. This is a picture of the beautiful and majestic Sangre de Cristo mountains at Santa Fe that add to the beauty of the capital city.

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Santa Fe taken facing North from Albuquerque

This is a picture of the descent from Santa Fe to Cochiti Pueblo also called La bajada.


La bajada from Santa Fe to Albuquerque with Rio Grande Bosque

The next photo was taken to show that the concrete barriers holding tons of earth along Hwy285/84 is slipping and soon may crash onto the highway. Better get some engineers out there soon.

A little problem at Exit 599 that needs some attention