Rio Arriba Valley ~ Oil Painting

Barbara Applegate

Rio Arriba Valley ~ Oil Painting

This 11 X 14 oil painting by artist Barbara Anne Applegate is of the Rio Aribba valley of New Mexico. Located in northern New Mexico just south Chama.
I painted this from a beautiful photograph by Paul Albert
I would like to thank him for letting me use his wonderful camera’s eye to paint my home state that I love and miss everyday. So if only for a few moments, I could be there in this beautiful valley with all it’s fall color.
This oil painting was created in my Grants Pass, Oregon Studio

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Rio Arriba Valley ~ Oil Painting by Barbara Applegate
Rio Arriba Valley ~ Oil Painting by Barbara Applegate
  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Excellent work Barbara, in my opinion this represents one of your best. Like it very much.

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Jim Thank You for your nice words and continuing support

  • PaulAlbert

    PaulAlbert

    It’s Just Adorable Barbara, Most Appreciative you selected my camera work as inspiration, An Honor and Privilage ! Big Smile and Thank You ! also congratulations in advance for sharing your gifts from within ! Paul

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thank You so very much for graciousness to let me paint your photo. It was so pretty and the colors so vibrant, a quiet peaceful setting and yet so full of life and stories.

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    The Fall colours are superb Barbara…..............
    love the work you do!

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thank You so very much Praire Rose

  • Bezay

    Bezay

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Hey Bezay Thank You so much for the Feature. I am Honored

  • Suzanne Glenning

    Suzanne Glenning

    I agree, one of the best, Barbara. Great job!

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thank You so much Suzanne

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Congrats on your feature!!! Wonderful painting :D

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thank You Cee

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    Excellent work, Barbara !!!

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thanks so much George

  • PaulAlbert

    PaulAlbert

    You’ve added to the fun of sharing Views ! Congratulations ! perhaps we can do this again, keeping the warm smile Warm ! paul

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thanks again Paul

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    So Gorgeous Barbara, the colors blend so Beautifully!!!!! And that Paul Albert…..what a sweat heart!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your Very Well Deserved Feature in our Color & Amazing state of New Mexico!!! Hope all is well my friend!!! : ) peace, syl

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Everything is great, still miss that ole state you know, but that will never change. Paul was so very gracious to let me do this and I’m pleased I did not embrass him with my rendering of his beautiful photograph of this wonderful valley

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    oops!! Sorry Paul! I mean Sweet Heart!!!!!!!! LOL!..... : )

  • tgarrett

    tgarrett

    Beautiful painting and it makes me want to be in the area which is a favorite to visit.
    Thanks also to Paul Albert for allowing you to use his photograph.

  • Barbara Applegate replied

    Thank you ever so much.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback 28 days ago


    Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group

  • Barbara Applegate replied 28 days ago

    Thank You ever so much. I’m doing the Happy Dance. I really appreciate the Honor

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 27 days ago

    Great work Barbara, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David xx

  • Barbara Applegate replied 27 days ago

    Thanks so much David

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson 25 days ago

    This is definitely a ‘Happy Dance’ painting Barbara!!!! The colours work really well and it is a great composition.

  • Barbara Applegate replied 25 days ago

    Thanks Lynda but Paul Albert gets the credit for the color & composition as it was painted from his wonderful photograph.

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson 25 days ago

    Yes, I realised it was from Paul’s photo, but you did it proud with your interpretation Barb.

  • Barbara Applegate replied 24 days ago

    Thank you Lynda

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy 25 days ago

    Beautiful work, Barbara; congratulations!

  • Barbara Applegate replied 24 days ago

    Thanks Kate

  • Victoria Mistretta

    Victoria Mistr... 23 days ago

    Beautiful colors, really nice!

  • Barbara Applegate replied 23 days ago

    Thank You so much, Vicki

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean less than a minute ago

    Very nice!!!

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