lo·co ˈlōcō/ adjective informal adjective: loco crazy. Origin late 19th century: from Spanish, ‘insane.’ Evidently I'm loco, for I'm giving away free art again. Congratulations to Mr. CW Webb of Texas who read my summer edition of my online newsletter "Studio...
musings from the studio and beyond ~
dawn chandler’s reflections on art and life. . . .
santa fe new mexico
5.01.14 ~ spring! captured in 30 minutes or less
coming into leaf ~ ashbaugh park, santa fe ~ by dawn chandler ~ oil on panel (en plein air ~ 5" x 7" ~ copyright dawn chandler 2014Despite a hard frost last night and the night before, spring has arrived in New Mexico. I know for sure, because I've borne witnessing to...
12.24.2012 ~ tree of gratitude, tree of grace
This is my Christmas tree: an ancient, deceased cholla cactus (sans needles) that's been brought back to life in the spirit of Charlie Brown. A Christmas Cholla. But more than that, it's a Gratitude Tree. For each day these past few weeks, I've adorned its knotty...
09.23.2012 ~ 7am sunday morning ~ morning clouds
7am sunday morning ~ morning clouds ~ by dawn chandler ~ oil on panel ~ 6 x 6 inches ~ copyright dawn chandler 2012Thank goodness I opened the blinds. And when I did, my breath halted. This is the view from my studio, just a few minutes ago.This is "plein air"...
04.09.2012 ~ still tethered
The little girl is me. I had never seen this picture before I found it last year in my parent's things. I remain a little bit astonished by it....the sweet innocence of this lovely child. How I'd like to wrap my arms around her and gently counsel and compassionately...