by Bernard Marks | Jan 26, 2021 | Canyons, Natural Scenes, Rivers & Streams, Rural New Mexico, Rural Scenes, Taos, Towns & Cities
The Low Road to Taos MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ “THE LOW ROAD TO TAOS” IN THE RIO GRANDE CANYON: First-time tourists who come to Santa Fe almost always take the scenic drive north — or “up” — to Taos. It’s something of...
by Bernard Marks | Jan 26, 2021 | Autumn or Fall, Cerrillos, Rural New Mexico, Rural Scenes, Santa Fe, Seasons, Taos, Towns & Cities
Adobe and Chiles MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL “ADOBE AND CHILES”: Bernie left no specific notation about his beautiful “Adobe and Chiles” painting. But I know that he loved both rural New Mexico towns and...
by Bernard Marks | Jan 24, 2021 | Figures, Historic Places, Human Figures, Santa Fe, Towns & Cities
The Spirit of Santa Fe MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ WHIMSICAL OIL PAINTING “THE SPIRIT OF SANTA FE”: Bernie made this big, bright, and happy painting in his studio during the summer of 2020, just a few months before he died. It reflects a...
by Bernard Marks | Jan 24, 2021 | Buildings, Farm or Ranch Buildings, Meadows, Fields & Gardens, Natural Scenes, Rural New Mexico, Rural Scenes, Seasons, Taos
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...
by Bernard Marks | Jan 19, 2021 | Buildings, Churches, Figures, Human Figures, Santa Fe, Towns & Cities, Winter
Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ STREET-LEVEL “LORETTO CHAPEL IN SANTA FE”: Over the years, lots of photos and paintings have been made of Santa Fe’s iconic Loretto Chapel. But not many have ever moved me like...
by Bernard Marks | Jan 17, 2021 | Buildings, Churches, Figures, Historic Places, Human Figures, Santa Fe, Towns & Cities
San Miguel Church MARTHA MARKS COMMENTS ON BERNARD MARKS’ “SAN MIGUEL CHURCH”: The tiny chapel that Bernie captures in his ethereal “San Miguel Church” is said to be the oldest in America. It’s situated in Santa Fe’s historic...
