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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
