3. Table of Contents
About the Artist
Mid-Day Dreaming
Golden Sage
Into the Woods
Day in the Valley
Summer Day Stroll
Purple Aspens
St. Francis Church
Red Chile Ristras
Accomplishments
4. Ed SandovalAbout the Artist
Born in Nambe, New Mexico, Ed grew up and lived in
various Northern New Mexico communities before finally
settlinginTaos.HisrootsinNewMexicoareastrueanddeepas
thecolorsonhiscanvassesthatseemtoglowandpulsewithlife.
Eachpaintingevolveswithashimmeringredundercoat
thatestablishestheenergyforwhatistocome.Hissubject
matteroftenportraysthepastlifeandcustomsthatarethe
groundingforceoftheSouthwest.
The old figures that often inhabit his paintings flow
from Ed’s heart. They are of the rich and unique heritage
that is the soul of the striking mountains, sweeping vistas
and intimate valleys of El Norte. They are the common
people, caught in a moment, walking down a path,
returning home, or entering a humble adobe church.
Theyareofthepast,thepresent,andthefuture.
Ed seems to find devine inspiration in creating the
old life of New Mexico. The expression of his work
follows the road of rhythmical expressionism, with a
bold and energetic style. He is not concerned with
painting realism. What is important to him is his mood,
movement,andmemoriesinallhispaintings.
5. “Creating the old life of New Mexico
with Rhythmical Expressionism
& Bold Energetic Style”
HisworksaredisplayedinvariousplacesinNewMexico.Hecreatespiecesforprivatecollectorsandshipsthem
allovertheUnitedStates.Thesepaintingsarepiecesofaprivatecollection.
Northern New Mexico, is where he often finds inspiration for his stunning paintings, from “the old days”.
Sandoval’s “romantic expressionism” contemporary style displays old dirt roads, pickup trucks, adobe homes,
mountains, work horses, old men talking leisurely walks, and the natural beauty of the scenic region.
6. Mid-day Dreaming
Inspiration
The vibrant colors in the sky
often inspire the bright accent
painting often displayed in
spanish style architecture. The
various bright colors decorate
the window sills, doors and
portal. The color purple is
often seen in the new Mexico
sunsets and this portal space.
A young woman sits on her
porch swing and watches the
sunset approaches.
Original Painting
Oil on Canvas
30”h x 40”w
Technique
A rich brown and orange color palate create this piece with a lilac accent. Contrasting shadows
create depth in this piece. The light source from the sky seam to have an inner glow while casting
shadows over the foreground of the painting.
7. Golden Sage
Inspiration
Ed Sandoval spends many
days painting at his home in Taos
New Mexico. A vision of himself
in the years to come was the
inspiration.
The future of painting in his
courtyard at home, golden sage
growing tall through the area and
summer sky.
Original Painting
Oil on Canvas
30”h x40”w
Technique
The golden sage appears to be glowing with the artisits abilty to create a sense of light from within the
sage. He uses a warm color palett to accent the bright yellow and bright gold variations in the sage.
Texture also adds a sense of depth to this piece.
8. Into the Woods
Inspiration
Aspentreesinfallandtheirmanychanging
colors. Different shades of yellow, red and
orange shimmer in the sunlight.
Perfect day to ride in horseback in the
woods for a hunting trip. Ridding through
the mountains looking for deer and elk was a
NativeAmericantradition.Thisprovidedfood
and hides for the family to make blankets,
clothing and moccasins. This painting was
inspired by the traditional Native American
way of life from the hunting to the clothing
and ridding wild horses.
Original Painting
Oil on Canvas
60”h x 30”w
Technique
Golden yellow orange and brown color palate create this piece with vibrant red accents. Texture
in various sizes and harmonious colors adds depth to the piece. The scale of the rider suggests the
age of the forest.
9. Day in the Valley
Inspiration
The large aspen forest located near
the home he grew up in was always an
inspiration to Ed. Seeing the leaves
change colors through the seasons.
Summer and the vibrant colors being
the most impressionable. Memories of
watching his father taking an afternoon
stroll in the valley. The sun shinning in
the sky over the Taos mountains on a
summers day.
This piece has a central focal point
focusing on “the old man”, which is one
of the artists trademarks often seen in his
other pieces.
Original Painting
Oil on Canvas
60”h x 30”w
Technique
A vibrant blue and green color palate create this piece. Texture in various strokes adds depth to
the aspen forest. The slightly off central focal point is the iconic “old man”.
10. Summer Day Stroll
Inspiration
An old married couple who
has spend many summers
together taking mid afternoon
walks enjoying the summer
weather and flowers in bloom.
An old pick up truck often
seen in many of Ed’s paintings
reminds him of his childhood.
Old age and youth represented
here.
Original Painting
Oil on canvas
40”h x 50”w
Technique
A rich brown and orange color palate create this piece with a lilac and red accents. Contrasting
shadows create depth in this piece. The light source from the sky seam to have an inner glow while
casting shadows over the foreground of the painting. Different brush strokes and various angles
create depth and contrast in this piece.
11. Purple Aspens
Inspiration
An old married couple spending
an evening walking near his home
ofteninspiredmanyofhispaintings.
The iconic couple is seen here
strollingonasummerevening.
The piece was created as a
representation of beauty and piece.
The purple creates a sence of
wonderandmystery.
Technique
This piece has a central focal point that draws to the center of a heart shape created by the
purple aspen trees. The suggested shape is filled with the golden earth that is created using various
tones of yellow and a complimentary purple and black creating the couple.
Original Painting
Oil on canvas
40”h x 50”w
12. St. Francis Church
Inspiration
Faith has always been an
important part of life for the
Hispanic culture. This piece is
inspired by the Chimayo church
in New Mexico that is visited for
its healing powers. This church
is visited by many people even
though it does requires a short
hike.
Technique
This piece was created using oil paint to create a water color look. The brush strokes are very
saturated leaving little to no texture. Layers of thin oil color was applied to create depth in this piece.
Different brush sizes were used to create the various texture and highlights through out this piece.
Original Painting
Oil on canvas
40”h x 50”w
13. Chile Ristras
Inspiration
The chile ristara is often seen
hanging in the homes and on
the portals during harvest time.
It is a traditional process used to
preserve the chiles for use at a
later date.
They are often seen as a
decoration in the kitchens of
many New Mexican homes.
Technique
This piece is created using the red as the main focal point to draw the viewer to the chiles that
created using different brush strokes creating a heavy texture. This shadows in the background of
the portal add depth to the piece while also accenting the main focal point being the chilies and
the man creating the ristras .
Original Paintings
Oil on canvas
40”h x 50”w
15. • Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Eastern New Mexico University
Masters degree in Psychology, University of Utah
2012 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Art
Accomplishments
Where to find his work
Rural life has been a defining aspect of the history of New Mexico, which today celebrates that history
and heritage through farmers’ markets, Indian markets, Spanish markets and fiestas staged in nearly every
corner of the state. The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals take place three times a year have been
featuring vibrant collections of fine artists and craftsmen from all over the map for over 25 years.
Each year some of the largest art shows and sales of their kind are held in the streets and plazas of
Santa Fe. Nowhere are there more abundant displays of work by folk artists, Spanish Colonial artists, or
Native American artists than at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, Traditional Spanish Market,
and Santa Fe Indian Market.
16. Physical Address:
119 Quesnel Street
Taos, New Mexico
87571 Mailing Address:
PO Box 2193
El Prado, New Mexico
Phone
87529 888.751.3502
575.751.3502 Local
575.758.1038 Fax
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