Police Blotter Paintings

MARK ASMUS oil painter

Millicent Rogers Museum Exhibit and Sale

Police Blotter Paintings

These paintings are inspired by police reports printed in the weekly Taos News. The caption has been incorporated into the painting and appears here below each image.

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"The Appendectomy Can Wait"
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that a man left the hospital. Caller added that he should be easy to spot since he still had an IV in his arm.

"She Plays The Bagpipes Too"
"9 x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that a woman was becoming a major nuisance for the neighborhood.

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"Rope That S.O.B."
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that a bull escaped the rodeo grounds.

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"Mrs. Hopper's Choppers"
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that somebody stole her mother's teeth.

"Need A Lawyer?"
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that he was cutting down a tree, it fell the wrong way, and he requested traffic control.

"Kit Won't Budge"
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that some people were moving headstones.

"Who Tows Vigil"
9" x 12" oil $400

Reportant advised there was work done to the water line last week. Now someone parked in his driveway. That does not bug him. What he is worried about is that the truck is starting to sink.

"6 Not 16"
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that there were about 16 kids in the cemetery breaking branches.

"There It Goes"
9" x 12" oil $400

Caller reported that her mobile home was stolen.

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"Uninvited Guests"
9" x 12" oil $400

Reportant advised two pit bulls were chasing a turkey, all three went through her front window. The dogs killed the turkey and ran away. Owner of the turkey took it.