Gretchen Del Rio's Art Blog

cat of hearts

Gretchen Del Rio — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:08:24 +0000

original watercolor aceo c1/2012

She lives in the land of hearts and is a subject of the Queen of Hearts. We cannot speak for the Queen of Hearts because we don’t know her, but this beautiful cat is very compassionate. She wears her heart on the outside so it is visible to all in the kingdom giving tender teachings to each and everyone. ‘Be good to yourself.’

the couple

Gretchen Del Rio — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:54:00 +0000

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c1/2012

‘Dove Love’

foggy day

Gretchen Del Rio — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:31:48 +0000

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c1/2012

The thing about big dogs with no yard is that you must walk them twice a day. And it doesn’t matter what kind of weather is happening. That’s where I was this morning. It was ‘pea soup’ fog at the lake and raining. This is the kind of day that brings the Great Blue Herons close to shore. They must think that we can’t see them. Well there aren’t many people out on a rainy day to see them. I guess they are more confidant. One of the big guys was standing in the shallows and he had his head pulled way down into his feathers. Everything including the bird was grey. I stood there for a long time watching him. My dogs apparently thought it wasn’t worth the chase and they left him alone. So it was an eye feast for me. He never moved.

wind spirit

Gretchen Del Rio — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:05:20 +0000

original watercolor 8 x 10 c1/2012

A spirit wolf.

Upon a client’s request I painted this wolf from one of my earlier miniatures. I would prefer to create an entirely new painting because I have more fun doing a new one……but. This painting was in the spirit of a commission for someone who really wanted this wolf to serve as her guardian and she wanted a larger version. The results are just fine and I think he will do the job for her. I think that the eyes of this wolf are more intense than in the miniature wolf.

This is the aceo miniature.

seattle

Gretchen Del Rio — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:43:32 +0000

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c1/2012

A wise and vigilant war pony who has seen many battles.

merlin

Gretchen Del Rio — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:08:50 +0000

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c1/2012

The wisest and most magical of all owls.

reggie

Gretchen Del Rio — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:45:13 +0000

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c1/2012

Winter is in the mountains. You can smell the snow coming. Reggie ordered a little tweedy something from LL Bean in November and he is really happy to have his warm duds now.

curandero

Gretchen Del Rio — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:55:03 +0000

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c1/2012

A very special coyote. He is a revered shaman in the desert where there are no veterinarians. Injured desert animals are many times healed physically and emotionally by this exceptional spirit.

being

Gretchen Del Rio — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:55:54 +0000

original watercolor aceo c1/2012

Silent and contemplative. Peace in the kingdom.

angel

Gretchen Del Rio — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:50:43 +0000

original watercolor 8 x 10 c12/2011

I painted this for a 14 year old Navaho girl. It is for her protection and her power. She sees auras and is very disturbed by this. She is just amazing. Beauty beyond any words. You can see into the soul of the universe when you look at her eyes. She has no idea. I loved her the moment I saw her. My blessings for her well being are woven into the art.