Views of the world around us. Waves of gold fill the earth and sky.

Sunday, June 4, 2017. This winter, I took a trip to San Miguel, Mexico. The many shops display handcrafts that reflect Mexicans love of color. The Colors of San Miguel. When I returned here to the desert, I realized that our homes are painted to blend into the landscape, so color must occur inside.

Developing a close relationship with the painting happens during the creative process. The art and I communicate as I explore chance happenings through experimentation and discovery. Texture embodies the color and captures the energy I feel, guiding me as I venture to unveil the tranquil, graceful and powerful essence of the horse.

Marshall Barns, 7 x 9 inches, oil. 6 x 6 inches, oil. Tangerine sky, 30 x 22 inches, acrylic. Marshall skiff, 9 x 12, oil on canvas. Rocky, 30 x 36 inches, acrylic. A self-taught artist, Dana Hooper is known for her adventurous paint handling. Her landscapes and animal motifs are often inspired by the Society of Six and Bay Area Figurative artists.

Sunday, January 4, 2015. IS HE GOOFY OR WHAT? Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Mesothelioma is a nasty cancer. Sunday, September 14, 2014. ADVENTURES OF AN ARTIST IN UTAH. Saturday, July 5, 2014. Art on the Rockies Edwards,. Colorado on the scenic campus of Colorado Mountain College. Voted the best festival in the Vail Daily the 2014! .