American Arts Quarterly, Spring 2011

Exhibition Review American Arts Quarterly Spring 2011, pp. 52-55 View PDF Fatima Ronquillo’s small, colorful idealized portraits, on view May 20-June 24, 2011, at Meyer East Gallery in Santa Fe, build on a very personal approach to tradition. Born in the Philippines, she emigrated as a child to San Antonio, Texas, and now maintains a…

“Cupid with Lover’s Eye,” “Archer” and “Goldie”

For more background info on the lover's eyes which I am partly obsessed with, Ann Williams at Hill Country House has a wonderful post about them and some nice words about my work. Thank you so much Ann! Read more here. Here are two tiny tots that have been giving us all a chuckle in the…

“Lady with Arrow, Apricots and Small Monkey”

This is a painting of 'the beloved' - the recipient of cupid's arrow. I was reminded of Shakespeare's words about love being an "ever-fixed mark." Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no!…

“Three Nests”

The summer nests uncovered by autumn wind, Some torn, others dislodged, all dark, Everyone sees them: low or high in tree, Or hedge, or single bush, they hang like a mark. - Edward Thomas "Three Nests" oil on panel, 10x8 inches $3000 Meyer East Gallery , Santa Fe