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…
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Some photos from the “Recuerdos” opening
Last Friday we had the opening for "Recuerdos," my solo show at Meyer East Gallery here in Santa Fe. I greatly appreciate everyone's attendance, support and encouragement. Thank you and warmest regards...
Southwest Art, May 2011
Art Events Southwest Southwest Art May 2011, p 22 “Her small intimate paintings of mysterious personages, often set against pastoral and idyllic landscapes, are accented with an underlying sense of drama and playfulness.”
Pasatiempo, May 2011
Exhibitionism Pasatiempo, Santa Fe New Mexican May 20-26, 2011, p 58
“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!…
“Flora” and “Corazon”
“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
“Bella” and “Red Cadet”
Both works now at Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe.
“Lady with Honey Thief”
"Lady with Honey Thief" revisits one of my favorite motifs, Venus and Cupid. Included are items symbolic of the ephemeral, and the pleasures as well as the pains of love. "Lady with Honey Thief," oil on canvas, 30x24 inches. SOLD
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