Sunset Riders MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ DRAMATIC “SUNSET RIDERS” FROM NEW MEXICO: “Sunset Riders” incorporates everything that I consider the “Best of Bernard Marks.” First off, it’s just flat-out...
Taos Rustic MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ EVOCATIVE “TAOS RUSTIC” Taos, New Mexico, holds a special place in the hearts of those who treasure the “real” Old West. It’s a combination of the traditional ranching life and the...
Sangre de Cristo Fall Splendor MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ BIG, SQUARE OIL PAINTING “SANGRE DE CRISTO FALL SPLENDOR”: The Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains — locally known simply as “The Sangres” — is spectacular...
Sandhill Cranes at Bosque del Apache MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNIE’S BRILLIANT PAINTING OF SANDHILL CRANES AT BOSQUE DEL APACHE: Bernie and I spent many happy days at Bosque del Apache, a deservedly famous New Mexico haven for birds and other wildlife. It was...
New Mexico Magic MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ GORGEOUS OIL PAINTING “NEW MEXICO MAGIC”: Bernie painted all over New Mexico. He found many different kinds of natural scenes and a wide variety of human-related subjects. One thing he most...
Above Abiquiu Lake MARTHA MARKS NOTES ABOUT BERNARD MARKS’ VERY SPECIAL OIL PAINTING CALLED “ABOVE ABIQUIU LAKE”: Bernie loved Abiquiu Lake. And he also loved the nearby distinctive rock formation (seen in the background here) that locals simply call...
