New Works For the New Year

As we gear up for 2023, we’ve brought a number of new works into the gallery that would make anyone excited for the new year. These pieces by both living and historic artists include some stunning finds, adding fresh life and beauty to any collection.

Laura Robb - “Santo Nino”, oil on linen, 18 x 18”

Ever a master of the floral still life, Robb manages to find new ways to “wow”. Her signature style seen here features heavy use of the palette knife and a combination of light and color that add energy to the piece. If you look closely, you’ll notice the Santo Nino subtly peeking through amongst the vases and valances.

Randall Davey - “Rue de la Paix”, oil on board, 32 x 26”

Randall Davey (1887-1964) was a renowned American artist who settled in Santa Fe and taught at the University of New Mexico. This incredible Paris scene is a prime example of his diverse body of work throughout his career, which featured extensive portraiture and landscapes in many media.

JK Inson - “Old School”, #7/10, bronze

Inson is a prolific artist, working both as a painter and sculptor, though he’s known for his bronzes. His strong style is seen here in this fantastically handsome rendering of a fierce crow. If Edgar Allan Poe could shop the gallery today, we think this one would surely land in his study.

Cynthia Inson - “Looking Up”, oil on board, 8 x 10”

It’s easy to lose yourself in this ethereal work by Cynthia Inson. Wife of fellow artist, JK Inson, she brings a unique softness to her landscapes that pull you in whether it’s a huge work or an 8 x 10” scene.

Kenneth Adams - “Kop-No Tall Corn Reysita Bernal” (1926), charcoal, 16 x 19”

Kenneth Adams (1897-1966) was a Kansas-born artist who later made the pilgrimage followed by many painters of his day to Taos. There, he brought a modernist touch to his works featuring the natives and natural beauty of Northern New Mexico. This piece is an unusually large example of his charcoal work with impressive detail in the face and shawl.

Fremont Ellis - “(Untitled) Aspens By A Mountain Pond”, oil on canvas, 24 x 30”

Famed landscape painter, Fremont Ellis (1897-1985), was known for his lively nature scenes with impressive use of light. This scene is no exception, with gorgeous sunlight dappling through the aspen trees and across the pond.

Glenna Goodacre - “Window”, #22/25, bronze

If you’ve been interested in sculpture long, you’re probably familiar with Glenna Goodacre (1939-2020). Best known for designing the obverse of the Sacagawea dollar and the Vietnam Women’s War Memorial, Glenna was well-rounded in multiple media. This tender window scene is an example of her fondness for depicting children in her work.

Walt Gonske - “A Taos Winter Day”, oil on linen board, 9 x 12”

We’re always thrilled to get more of Gonske’s work in the gallery—and compact scenes from his travels in New Mexico like this never disappoint. His quick method of painting and impressionistic brush strokes lend exceptional life to just about any landscape.

Need one of these pieces in your collection? All works are currently available at Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe, NM. Email inquiry@matteucci.com for additional details.

8 Stunning Winter Paintings For the Holidays

Chris Morel - “First Snow”, oil on canvas

Snow is deceptively difficult to capture. Yet Morel hits the mark by uniquely capturing the way the light reflects off the snow’s surface in this 9 x 12” piece.

Clark Hulings - “Woodbearers of Chimayo”, oil on canvas

This frigid New Mexico scene jumps off the canvas. Hulings’ use of dark shadows on the well-trodden snow gives it incredible depth and realism.

LaVerne Nelson Black - “Untitled (Native Rider With Dogs)”, oil on canvas

Using broad brush strokes and often a palette knife in his work, Black depicts winter in a style all his own. This piece uses a limited palette and matte finish to give the impression of wind-driven snow.

Walt Gonske - “Northern San Ysidro Winter”, oil on panel

Known for working quickly and in plein air, Gonske delivers a rustic feel to this New Mexico landscape. Though it takes up just 14” x 18”, it’s a masterful piece that commands attention.

Glenna Goodacre - “Image of Taos”, watercolor on paper

Known mostly for her bronzes, Goodacre excelled in many different media. This Taos watercolor featuring bundled-up Native subjects, a theme she often returned to, is a prime example of her mastery of multiple artforms.

Tom Lovell - “End of Denver Gold Rush”, oil on canvas

Tom Lovell was an illustrator and painter whose works often graced pulp fiction magazine covers throughout the 20th century. This 1996 piece, amazingly painted when he was 87 years old, shows his enduring skill in an expansive scene one almost feels they could walk into.

Carl Von Hassler, “Snow Scene”, oil on board

This chilly landscape features Von Hassler’s favorite subject: the beauty of nature—specifically in his beloved adopted home of New Mexico. Like most of his paintings, the sketch was likely done on location and later finished in his studio.

Leon Gaspard - “Untitled (Taos Adobes)”, oil on board

The king of winter scenes, Russian-born Leon Gaspard brings his signature technique to this work. Using thick paint, a muted palette and heavy brush strokes, Gaspard transports you to a cold, blustery day in Taos.

All paintings are currently available at Nedra Matteucci Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. For questions about the works or gallery, email inquiry@matteucci.com