miranda autumn ~ 2011 daily painting 09 ~ 6" x 6" oil on panel ~ copyright dawn chandler 2011The scene: Based on a photo taken after a cold and windy autumn ascent of Baldy c. 2009. Here we're skirting the south edge of the meadow, walking down, away from...
musings from the studio and beyond ~
dawn chandler’s reflections on art and life. . . .
Dawn Chandler
11.19.2011 ~ o’keeffe’s haunting
Whether I want her to or not, Georgia keeps following me. Or maybe she's being sneaky and is secretly leading me. But she keeps cropping up.Of course, it's kind of hard to live in Santa Fe and *not* be reminded of the woman from time to time — this *is* referred to as...
11.14.2011 ~ all roads lead to Rome…and back again.
Photo by Dawn Chandler copyright 2011Back from a trip to Italy, and I am revived, invigorated and inspired.Photo by Dawn Chandler copyright 20Thanks to the graciousness of a dear friend, I was able to stay for a full two weeks in five-star accommodations in the heart...
10.24.2011 ~ mazes & labyrinths
The labyrinth pattern of Chartres Cathedral, c. 1200 A.D.Recently I had an extraordinary experience: I was invited by a friend to help her build a labyrinth.If you're like me you think you know what a labyrinth is. Chances are though you're mistaken — as I was.A...
10.11.2011 ~ returning to spring
returning to springoil on panel 12 x 12 inchescopyright dawn chandler 2011I love this painting. It feels peaceful and juicy in the jewel-like intensity of the colors. Here again, the foundation of this piece is a traditional landscape — though you'd...
10.10.11 ~ cutting a path through autumn
cutting a path through autumnoil on canvas 10 x 8 inchescopyright Dawn Chandler 2011Sometimes I just crave color — big, bold, juicy color. And sometimes I guess I just crave a little bit of rebellion.This painting started as a traditional landscape painting...
10.09.2011 ~ thank you
Grateful to everyone who ventured out on a dark and stormy night Friday to come to my art show opening at the Downey Gallery. You are brave souls! I regret not keeping my camera handy during the party, but did get at least one pic of the gallery before the arrival of...
01.20.2011 — santa fe winter, i
— santa fe winter, i — 6 x 6 inches oil on panel — copyright dawn chandler 2011Woke up to snow this morning. Barely a dusting, but even this meager amount is welcome. The end of January is approaching, and until this morning, we've had no snow this month. I'm not much...