This was painted pleing air in the mountains of New Mexico near Angel Fire. The mountains are so beautiful this time of year.

This is a place I would like to live. It reminds me of me and my dad riding at the ranch. Landscapes with figures is a favorite of mine to paint. This is from a couple of reference photos and my memories.

This is a painting I have always wanted to do. The yellow cottonwoods in the fall show off the blue mountains so well. I hope to do this in different versions many more times.

This unique design fell into place as apples are a favorite painting subject. They are deliciously painted and wonderfully stacked.

The everyday street markets are so colorful in La Paz, Bolivia. The people are warm and friendly, too. This scene is probably at about 11,000 feet above sea level. Takes your breath away, right'

The beautiful saguaros appear to be reaching for the sky, are they doing yoga' Painted from Jo's photos of the cacti in Arizona. Framed with museum glass.

This is a typical fall scene in the Texas Hill Country. It was painted for a show, 12 buy 12 in Austin. This was fun to paint and one of my favorites.

This original painting is from some senior dancers in New Mexico. From a series called Footwork.

This is some great dancing feet from some senior citizens in Albuqueruque, New Mexico. This is from a series called footwork.

These blooms on Cholla cactus are so beautiful and delicate. Some of these cacti around my hometown of Magdalena, New Mexico, are disappearing. It is wonderful to have an opportunity to paint them in person.

This is one of the last historic buildings in Magdalena, New Mexico. It was a bank, drugstore and is now a New Mexican restaurant. They serve fountain drinks and ice cream and New Mexico chile in Frito Pie, enchiladas, tortilla burgers and more. T...

This is a real tree set in location along the Rio Grande. Trees are fascinating and this tree is huge and old.

This is a beautiful typical scene in the southwest. It is in the New Mexico high desert but could easily be in Arizona or Texas as well. Think hot and dry!

This view down Loop 150 into Bastrop is a favorite. The sunsets are beautiful and this is a good vantage point to see them. There are many loblolly pines and huge oaks in the area so the beautiful skies are not able to be seen through the trees. T...

This original painting is Jo's interpretation of a blue doorway in Taos, New Mexico. It depicts solitude and waiting.