Sharing an article from Good Friday 2023 about my visit to the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem.
Author: Nydia.O
Painter. Writer
Passed Through Here
Sharing my recent article about El Morro National Monument in New Mexico.
The Accidental Visit I Will Never Forget
My latest story about a trip to Ruidoso, New Mexico, published on Cactus in the Mirror, is an endearing tale about life on the road. Read the full story here. Also available in Spanish
Larry Lof: One Building at a Time
If walls could talk, what would they say? we may wonder. In Brownsville, the second city in Texas after San Antonio with the most historically significant structures, walls have many stories to share. There is just one problem, not everybody is trained to listen. Restoring historical buildings requires many talents, and it is getting harder… Continue reading Larry Lof: One Building at a Time
La Despedida
Qué hacer en el invierno de la vida cuando la tormenta blanca cubre mi alma Cuando nubes grises se deslizan sobre mi cuerpo, aunque un sol brillante resplandezca en la mañana Qué hacer en el invierno de la vida Cuando te dan un número en la lista de espera Cuando llega la invitación a la… Continue reading La Despedida
Elixir of Gods
Look at us, we barely stand out here in the western sun tangled in weeds and brush Our glorious past unbeknown to most. Drink and delicacy of ancient royalty, bestowers of civilized pleasures, where did it all go? Inglorious present in front of you. My leaves provided thatch for humble dwellings, my fibers thread and… Continue reading Elixir of Gods
Red Lady
I painted this oil portrait a few weeks ago when I was red with anger when Texas Governor Abbott signed into law one of the nation’s strictest abortion measures. I am not pro-abortion and would never recommend anyone to have an abortion. But I am for women’s right to choose what they feel is right… Continue reading Red Lady
Farm Craze
Farm Craze is my 16 x 20 Oil Painting inspired during a trip to Madison, Wisconsin. I’m crazy about gambrel-style barns and the many shapes of such an American classic. Silos, cattle, and fences all evoke a sense of tradition and hard work. The original painting is available for purchase. High-quality prints are also available.… Continue reading Farm Craze
The Chair
The Chair is my 12 x 12, acrylic painting inspired by Charles and Ray Eames classic design titled La Chaise. My tribute to mid-20th-century modern design from July 2020. Charles and Ray got their inspiration from an amazing sculpture by French sculptor Gaston Lachaise titled Floating Figure. My original painting is available for purchase. High-quality… Continue reading The Chair
Lamp
This 12 x 12 Oil painting titled Lamp was inspired by Joseph William Turner’s Interior at Petworth from 1828. My passion for midcentury modernism goes beyond preservation. This painting is from the book Case Study Houses by Elizabeth A. T. Smith. It portrays the interior of Case Study House #1, designed by Julius Ralph Davidson… Continue reading Lamp
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