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HUGE Painting Canyon River Mexico MeXiCaN FoLk ArT RoMy

Description:
Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Painting ~ RoMy Original
Title: "Moonlight Border Crossing"
Size: 40"x32" ~ AWESOME SIZE CANVAS!!!
Hola! Muchos Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the border of Old Mexico! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:
DESCRIPTION

One moonlit evening around the midnight hour ~ sitting quietly on the bank of the Rio Grande ~ enjoying a beautiful full moon and the soothing sound of the river rippling through Santa Elena Canyon ~ I heard a light rustling in the brush from the Mexico side of the river ~ the brush parted and a donkey carrying two young vaqueros riding double stepped into the river and started toward the Texas side where I was watching in surprise ~ as yet unnoticed by any of the three. About midway one of the young men suddenly glanced in my direction as though he knew they were being observed ~ he looked startled ~ and no doubt so did I! But then ~ feeling no sense of threat from these two young vaqueros ~ I offered a smile along with a blessing, "Via Con Dios" ~ as their donkey stepped out of the river onto the Texas side of the border ~ and still smiling ~ and watching ~ as they rode away on their late night journey of adventure ~ I knew that someday I would paint this piece titled "Moonlight Border Crossing" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

This is a VERY LARGE work of art ~ almost 4 feet high! And nearly 3 feet wide! It measures 40"x32" and will spendidly decorate any wall on which it is placed ~ whether it is in your casa ~ or place of work. This fabulous folk art painting will be a focal point and a special addition to the collection of artwork in any home ~ or Mexican restaurant! It is a perfect size to place over a fireplace, dining table, couch, bed, desk or in a grand hallway. Also, there are so many colours in this piece (turquoise, blue, gold, purple, coral & red) that it will easily go with most any colour scheme!
What a great opportunity this is for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Mexican Folk Art! And a perfect time to start a collection (if you haven't already) as Mexican Folk Art is quite popular now ~ and increasing in value with time.
Please Note: Colours may vary according to different computer monitors.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This Mexican Folk Art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped, professionally stretched canvas measuring 40" x 32". This premier frame is also cross braced and has sturdy, precisely tailored corners and the canvas is tight with clean, staple-free edges ~ all four sides are painted ~ this piece can be beautifully displayed as quickly as you receive it!. There is a hanger on the back - when you receive this artwork all you need to do is place it in your special area! Also, this piece has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The front of this painting is signed by the artist and the back is also signed, dated (2009) and titled. By the way the artist "Romy" - that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale ~ Presently, at eBay auction I have several large paintings this same size. I also have a variety of other sizes painted on canvas, tin, ceramic tile and wood. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis (patron of peace & animals), St. Therese, San Pascual Bailon (patron of cooks and most popularly known as the "kitchen saint"), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Mexican Exvoto Retablo, Sacred Heart Milagro, Santos, Saints, Mexico Village setting, Market Day scene, Day of the Dead, Senorita portrait, figures, burro, abstract, desert landscape, cactus, seascape, angels, animals, floral & many more!
If you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art ~ and Southwest Folk Art ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas.
Paypal only, thank you. This painting will be shipped via UPS Ground. I schedule shipment the next business day following receipt of payment. And please know that your painting will be packed with the greatest of care!
View My About Me page to read my bio!
Adios Amigo
I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio! And please do drop by again sometime soon ~ my door is always open and you are always welcome!

Big Bend~Tx~Canyon~River~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting

Hola ~ from "Where Rainbows Wait for Rain" ~ Big Bend National Park area ~ Texas ~ on the border of Old Mexico ~

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day holiday ~ and I'm so glad you dropped by my estudio this day! I finished my latest painting titled "Moonlight Border Crossing" ~ please take a moment to view it ~ and later this week I'll finish another painting of an abandoned church in La Linda, Mexico ~ so be sure and check back to see photos of it!

Here is the next entry in Peter Koch's 1945 Diary: (to read this diary from the start please refer to the post of September 3, 2009)

April 10th

Went down to the lower part of Camp and on from there to creek intersection - checked on my old nest locations and found my cactus wren still on nest.

The white winged dove of which I saw on 4 had moved down creek further and are now in vicinity of the Giant Dagger on trail. There were none noted in the little canyon or east side of Mt. Bailey.

On returning found - Drs. Schmidt, Taylor, Presnall, MacDougall, had returned from a trip into upper Mexico - across the Del Carmen area. Camping beside our trailer. We spent a very pleasant evening together and compared notes on snakes & bats.
End of Day's Diary Entry

Muchos Gracias for the visit ~ and have a FUN Day! RoMy






Big Bend~Tx~Canyon~River~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting

Description:


Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Painting ~ RoMy Original

Title: "Moonlight Border Crossing"

Size: 40"x32" ~ AWESOME SIZE CANVAS!!!

Hola! Muchos Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the border of Old Mexico! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:

DESCRIPTION



One moonlit evening around the midnight hour ~ sitting quietly on the bank of the Rio Grande ~ enjoying a beautiful full moon and the soothing sound of the river rippling through Santa Elena Canyon ~ I heard a light rustling in the brush from the Mexico side of the river ~ the brush parted and a donkey carrying two young vaqueros riding double stepped into the river and started toward the Texas side where I was watching in surprise ~ as yet unnoticed by any of the three. About midway one of the young men suddenly glanced in my direction as though he knew they were being observed ~ he looked startled ~ and no doubt so did I! But then ~ feeling no sense of threat from these two young vaqueros ~ I offered a smile along with a blessing, "Via Con Dios" ~ as their donkey stepped out of the river onto the Texas side of the border ~ and still smiling ~ and watching ~ as they rode away on their late night journey of adventure ~ I knew that someday I would paint this piece titled "Moonlight Border Crossing" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~



This is a VERY LARGE work of art ~ almost 4 feet high! And nearly 3 feet wide! It measures 40"x32" and will spendidly decorate any wall on which it is placed ~ whether it is in your casa ~ or place of work. This fabulous folk art painting will be a focal point and a special addition to the collection of artwork in any home ~ or Mexican restaurant! It is a perfect size to place over a fireplace, dining table, couch, bed, desk or in a grand hallway. Also, there are so many colours in this piece (turquoise, blue, gold, purple, coral & red) that it will easily go with most any colour scheme!

What a great opportunity this is for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Mexican Folk Art! And a perfect time to start a collection (if you haven't already) as Mexican Folk Art is quite popular now ~ and increasing in value with time.

Please Note: Colours may vary according to different computer monitors.

THIS IS A 10-DAY AUCTION AND WILL END FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009.

ABOUT THIS PIECE

This Mexican Folk Art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped, professionally stretched canvas measuring 40" x 32". This premier frame is also cross braced and has sturdy, precisely tailored corners and the canvas is tight with clean, staple-free edges ~ all four sides are painted ~ this piece can be beautifully displayed as quickly as you receive it!. There is a hanger on the back - when you receive this artwork all you need to do is place it in your special area! Also, this piece has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The front of this painting is signed by the artist and the back is also signed, dated (2009) and titled. By the way the artist "Romy" - that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)

I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale ~ Presently, at eBay auction I have several large paintings this same size. I also have a variety of other sizes painted on canvas, tin, ceramic tile and wood. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis (patron of peace & animals), St. Therese, San Pascual Bailon (patron of cooks and most popularly known as the "kitchen saint"), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Mexican Exvoto Retablo, Sacred Heart Milagro, Santos, Saints, Mexico Village setting, Market Day scene, Day of the Dead, Senorita portrait, figures, burro, abstract, desert landscape, cactus, seascape, angels, animals, floral & many more!

If you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art ~ and Southwest Folk Art ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas.

Paypal only, thank you. This painting will be shipped via UPS Ground. I schedule shipment the next business day following receipt of payment. All my paintings are packaged with the greatest of care ~ and I am always happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases!

View My About Me page to read my bio!

Adios Amigo

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio! And please do drop by again sometime soon ~ my door is always open and you are always welcome!

1945 Diary from Big Bend National Park area in Texas

Hola ~ from "Where Rainbows Wait for Rain" ~ in the Big Bend National Park area in Texas ~ on the banks of the Rio Grande and Old Mexico ~

For several years I have had in my possession three diaries believed to have been written by Peter Koch. Anyone familiar with this name well knows who Peter Koch was but for those of you who don't know, Peter was an outstanding photographer of wildlife and a lecturer in the 1940's. Peter was working as a photographer for the Cincinnati Times Star (newspaper) but left there to do freelance work and one of his first assignments was to photograph the Big Bend which had just become a national park. (Peter also filmed the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and I have this diary as well)

This assignment of photographing the Big Bend National Park was however only meant to be a temporary position ~ Peter and his family were actually enroute to Arizona which would be their new home and where he would do desert filming.

All those years ago ~ while World War II was going on ~ and Big Bend was just getting its start as a national park ~ Peter, however, fell in love with this area and it became his home ~ ~ ~

As to how I came to have these diaries? The home I live in once was lived in by Peter. Years back when my husband and I purchased this property and the house, we were cleaning out the attic ~ and we found boxes and boxes of documents with Peter's name on them ~ bills and ledgers documenting his expenses for his bookkeeping records, letters and photographs ~ and three diaries. His initials "PK" and the date "45" are on the front. I have every reason to believe these are indeed Peter's diaries.

The entries are brief and never personal ~ mostly entries regarding the weather and wildlife ~ and because they are not personal in nature and because Peter Koch loved the Big Bend so much ~ I think he'd be pleased to know he is still able to share his love of this area with others.

I have enjoyed reading his diaries ~ perhaps you will, too. I will post to this blog as often as my schedule allows so please feel free to follow the entries if you'd like.

Also I am still working on my painting of Santa Elena Canyon ~ might be finished in a few days ~ hope you will check it out!

Post From Tuesday, March 27th, 1945:

Fair (I presume this means the weather was "fair" this day)

Went to Study Butte and photographed the people in a Rosary Service. Marched up the hill responsively reciting their Hail Mary's - beautiful scene as they climbed to the top of a butte where they knelt in solemn prayer.

This was outlined in a talk with - Rev. Francis Juaniz P.O. 476 Alpine, Texas. A high typle of Catholic priest.

On the way I took a number of pictures - the ocotilla are all doing well and now are at the heigth of bloom - the yuccas are doing well too, around Terlingua.

A very picturesque scene was filmed on Terlingua Creek - the green cottonwoods against the yellow cliffs.

14 mallards rose from the shallow water - circled and flew about half a mile up the creek - four of them were males -

Received roll of film from Lindy

End of today's Diary Entry

Have a great day folks and please stop in again soon for more! RoMy