Thursday, November 22, 2012

Retablo: St. Francis of Assisi

S. Francis of Assisi
Terry Nelson
2012
acrylic on copper
4" x 6"



I painted this panel for a really cool frame I found on sale at Pier One.  I work on these with the saint's relics near by and touch them to the relics when they are completed.

 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Bl. Junipero Serra

Bl. Junipero Serra
acrylic on brass with
gold foil edge.
2" x 2.5"
T. Nelson
2012


This is probably the worst painting I've ever done since I was a child.  I really can't see to paint small images any more.  I'll add hanging beads and dangles to the panel for ornament.  In naivete, it's probably the closest I've ever come to a real retablo painting.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Retablo ornament

San Jose retablo ornament
4.5"x 2"
T. Nelson
2012
acrylic on brass.
I will add silver and gold beads later.
 

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Retablo: St. Clare of Assisi

St. Clare of Assisi
4" x 7"
acrylic on copper
T. Nelson
2012

 

Retablo: St. Paschal Baylon

St. Pascal Baylon
13"x 4"
acrylic on wood
T. Nelson
2012
 
 

 Finished panel as shrine: