MARK ASMUS oil painter
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Why are the two children riding together? This may be their first time on a horse and being close together will help them overcome any fears. Or, maybe the palomino is more spirited than the docile pinto. In any case, their mother will be happy to see them return from their riding lesson.
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"The Chapel At San Ildefonso"
16" x 20" oil $800
"The Chapel At San Ildefonso"
16" x 20" oil $800
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"A Magpie's Worst Nightmare"
16" x 20" oil $800
"A Magpie's Worst Nightmare"
16" x 20" oil $800
"Rooting, Pecking, Watching"
15" x 22" oil $800
15" x 22" oil $800
In this painting, done from my head, the chickens and the pig have come across something interesting. The cow can see the same thing and is envious that she's unable to join the picnic. It's only a matter of time before the chickens in the background wander over. The truck is modeled after an abandoned vehicle on Lower Las Colonias Road. The bare tree and the laundry behind the truck suggest an early spring day.
"Potting The Old Way"
24" x 30" oil $1500
Making a coiled pot is, like many things, not as simple as it looks. Hand rolling the strand to the thickness of a pencil, maintaining consistent moisture of the clay and smoothing the inside surface to give strength and make it water tight takes an experienced hand. If she's lucky, this pot will survive the fire pit.
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"Teaching A Generation"
24" x 30" oil $1500
"Teaching A Generation"
24" x 30" oil $1500
"Cows Dreaming of Greener Pastures"
9" x 12" oil $450
9" x 12" oil $450
Do you suppose cows dream or even think about anything other than their next blade of grass? Fortunately, they can't read.
"Between Events"
10" x 10" oil $375
Often, I go to the Taos Rodeo looking for subjects to paint. Here, the contestant has taken off his boots and is stretched out in the back of his truck, just off the painting, resting before his next event. I thought the painting was complete until I took one final look and saw the cigarette butt. For me, it makes the painting.
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"El Dia de San Geronimo"
25" x 48" oil $2800
"El Dia de San Geronimo"
25" x 48" oil $2800
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"Hunter Of The Heavens"
24" x 36" oil $1800
"Hunter Of The Heavens"
24" x 36" oil $1800
"Easier For Some Than Others"
20" x 16" oil $800
20" x 16" oil $800
It's hot and the animals are thirsty. The wind has picked up. There's water in the tank. All of the animals would like a drink but that's easier for some than others. The cow just wanders over and drops her head in. After much wing flapping, the chickens get to take a sip. The pig can only look on longingly but his trough is nearby.
"Spring On The Hondo"
16" x 12" oil $600
16" x 12" oil $600
Every spring, snow melt swells the Rio Hondo to overflowing. Even in low snow years the Hondo is always beautiful and flowing. We hope it stays that way.
