Part of my series on Syd Masters song, "Under New Mexico Skies", the state song of New Mexico. I was granted permission by Syd to name a series of paintings on the lyrics in his song! I think his words are so beautiful and descriptive, I can see the images when I hear the song!

This scene is from experiencing the twinkling stars and clarity of the heavens on a spectacular night. "Leaning against adobe walls of old" and watching three glowing stars twinkling above the adobes.

My intention is to create a visual space for people to feel joy. In order to express emotion in my paintings I use color and composition to communicate my story. I’m not just copying something I have seen; I’m reliving something I felt.
I feel it is my mission in life to bring happiness and joy through my art to as many people as I can. I add something of my soul to every painting, so that when someone looks at my artwork long after I’m gone, some enmeshed part of my spirit is gazing back, saying “be of good cheer”. I am communicating through my work that we are all connected through beauty and love. Cathy Carey